County Parks

3820 Galantis Dr.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 247-2626
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This county-operated center offers facilities for seniors ages 50 and older and hosts a variety of recreational activities, health and wellness classes, nutrition programs and various other services. The center has a fully equipped kitchen, physical fitness rooms with showers and lockers, a game room, three classrooms (one with microwave, stove/oven and refrigerator),...more about Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center

Next to Newport Elem. School
219 Chatham St.
Newport, NC
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This park has three ball fields and a storage shed, a pavillion, and a playground....more about Newport Ball Field

Carteret County Parks and Recreation

Municipal and City Parks

10th and 1001 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC
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This is a shady city park with playground equipment.  There are a few picnic tables and ample parking, making City Park a great place to stop for lunch or play time while cruising the Morehead City waterfront shops. This park is equipped with a large gazebo and bathroom facilities and is...more about City Park

9th and Shepard St.
Morehead City, NC
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This is the site of the city's Summer in the Park concert series hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday evenings during the summer months. You'll find parking, picnic tables, a gazebo, swings and a short pier at this park....more about Jaycee Park

3409 Arendell St.
behind Visitor Center
Morehead City, NC
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Visitors will find plenty of parking, picnic areas and a very popular boat ramp. The park borders Bogue Sound, just west of the Atlantic Beach high-rise bridge. This park is an attractive place to eat lunch and watch the boats and sea birds. Restroom facilities are available in the Visitor Center....more about Municipal Park

off 20th St. and Mayberry Loop
Morehead City, NC 28557
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O'Neal Field was dedicated in the spring of 2007 and is adjacent to the Rotary Park Soccer Complex. Both are operated by the Morehead City Parks & Recreation Department. O'Neal Field offers a lighted, full-size American league baseball field as well as restroom facilities....more about O'Neal Field

27th and Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC
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This tiny green space offers a quiet respite to anyone who feels like getting outdoors. You'll find pine-tree shade and picnic tables....more about Piney Park

off 20th St. and Mayberry Loop
Morehead City, NC
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This park and soccer complex is a wonderful addition to the city's park system. It was paid for with a combination of federal and state grant money and support from county Rotary Clubs and other community organizations. The site features several regulation, lighted soccer fields that are often converted to make seven fields...more about Rotary Park-Soccer Complex

16th and Evans St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 726-5083
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Shevans Park has lighted tennis courts, shelters with picnic tables and restroom facilities. There is also a large, impressive children's maze called Sea of Dreams. Based on kids' ideas, the playground's basic theme is a castle. Inside, kids can play on cable ladders, spring bridges, a balance beam suspended from chains,...more about Shevans Park

Evans St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-5083
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Sugarloaf Island is across the waterway from the Morehead City waterfront and is accessible only by boat. Once on the 22-acre island, visitors can enjoy an island habitat park with a nature trail, beach areas and restroom facilities....more about Sugarloaf Island

4319 Country Club Rd.
Morehead City, NC
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This 34-acre park is located beside Morehead City Primary School and is a popular spot for sports and family outings. Visitors will find lighted and unlighted adult and youth athletic fields, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, play lots, a picnic shelter and a comfort station. This park also provides access to...more about Swinson Park

 
 
 
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