Announcements & News

Athletic Field Status Update


  All Park facilities are CLOSED(3/28/24).  
 
For daily updates on the status of Park Athletic Fields, please call (252) 728-8484.

Summer Day Camp

Our summer camp program will run from June 17th-August 9th 7:30AM-5:30PM. There will be no camp the week of July 1st. Campers must be between the ages of 6 and 10 years old. Cost of camp is $125/week. Registration opens April 1st. For more information contact Darlene Austin at (252)222-5858.

Functional Fitness at Fort Benjamin

Functional Fitness is an exercise class available to all fitness levels and will cover a variety of components of exercise such as muscular strength; power and endurance; cardiovascular fitness; balance and coordination; range of motion; flexibility and mobility. Registration is available by class($10) or by the month($20). Class are Tuesdays from 5:30PM-6:15PM at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center.
 
Any questions contact Josh Lewis (252)222-5858 

HIIT Freedom Park

Outdoor High Intensity Interval Training(HIIT) exercise class that incorporates both cardiovascular and strength components of fitness in a timed circuit/interval format. Classes Thursday evenings from 6-7PM starting April 4th thru April 25th. For more information contact Josh Lewis (252)222-5858

Explore Archery @ Western Park

Program highlights include: range safety, equipment basics, shooting form, and fun and challenging activities. Equipment will be provided. $65/participant. Classes on Mondays & Wednesdays are for adults(16+). Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays are for youth(8-15). Classes run from April 22nd-May 9th. For more information contact Lynnette Worthington-Livingston @ 252-222-5836 or mable.worthington@carteretcountync.gov 

MLB Pitch Hit Run @ Fort Benjamin

Join us July 18th at Fort Benjamin Park from 12pm-4pm. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, Run (PHR) events provide boys and girls an opportunity to show their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a Championship during the 2024 MLB World Series! The Pitch, Hit, Run program is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8. 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age division. For more information contact Josh Lewis @ josh.lewis@carteretcountync.gov or (252)-222-5858.

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Program

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Beginner Karate Program
Beginner Karate classes for children and adults
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:00-4:40PM (Children)  /  5:00-5:45PM (Family)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00-4:40PM
$89.00 per participant
To register call 252-222-0444 or enroll online at CapeCarteretKarate.com
Lessons held at Western Park Community Center / 275 Old Highway 58
Cedar Point, NC 28584
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Yoga for All

Yoga is for everybody and every body! This is yoga for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, open to all adults. Continuous classes are held on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am, in the exercise room at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center. 
For more information or to register today, contact instructor Pat Sorrell at pat2sorrell@gmail.com or 919-740-7535.
If you’re ready to become the happiest, healthiest version of you, get your spot now!

Additional Information

For a complete list of programs, exercise classes, activities and more, visit our Programs tab located at the top of the page. From there you will find a detailed schedule of each program we are currently offering. You can also create an online account to make future registration fast and convenient!

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