Carteret County Parks & Recreation
Announcements & News
Athletic Field Status Update
1/21/26 - Western Park baseball & softball fields are closed for renovations. Fort Benjamin U10 & Swinson Park soccer fields are closed for maintenance. All other Carteret County Parks & Recreation fields & facilities are open.
Carteret County Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Daddy Daughter Dance registration is now open!
Join us for our annual Daddy Daughter Dance
This years event is a Sweetheart theme
Saturday February 14
6-8 pm
Cost $40 per father/1 daughter couple, $5 each additional daughter
This event will be held at the
Crystal Coast Civic Center
3505 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557
Enjoy an evening of fun with your dad, or other father figure in your life, and take a spin around the dance floor. This promises to be a great evening for fathers and daughters of all ages with a sweetheart theme.
Submit your song request with registration, limit of 2.
DJ will be available to keep you on the dance floor.
Refreshments are provided.
There will be a photo opportunity available at the cost of $5 per setting.
Pre-registration is required.
Any refunds must be requested by February 6th.
Knights of Columbus Yard Sale Trip
Join us as we travel to New Bern for the gigantic Yard Sale Event, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. This is a multi building sale with loads of areas to search for that special yard sale bargain!
Transportation is $10 per person
We will plan a stop for lunch once we all come together for pickup.
We will meet at Fort Benjamin Park at 9am to start the day, head to New Bern for the yard sale event, lunch and then possibly visit the Goodwill before making our way back to Fort Benjamin.
GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Program
GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Beginner Karate Program
Beginner Karate classes for children and adults
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!
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