Parks & Recreation Department

The Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and events with focus on providing opportunities that contribute to the enhancement of life for citizens of all ages. We partner with local civic groups in order to provide many enjoyable and cost-effective recreation, sports, youth and adult programs and special events.

There are three parks located in Carolina Beach: Mike Chappell Park, Carolina Beach Lake Park and McDonald Park.  Also, located in Carolina Beach along Snow's Cut is the Snow's Cut Bike Path. 

Mike Chappell Park is equipped with two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, dog park, baseball and softball fields, and soccer field. If you are planning a picnic you will enjoy the Carolina Beach Lake Park or McDonald Park with gazebos, picnic areas and playground equipment.

The Carolina Beach Recreation Center provides various activities with hours of operation to fit anyone’s schedule. It is equipped with indoor basketball court, racquetball court, full weight room, cardiovascular room, fooseball and ping-pong tables, lockers and showers.

                                                                       
The Youth Program offers Summer Day Camp (ages 6-10), Basketball League (ages 6-16, December to March), and is also partnered with area Soccer and Baseball leagues.

The Adult Program offers Men’s Basketball League (18 and over, December to March), Women’s Exercise Group (55 and over) and a variety of fitness classes (see fitness schedule).

The Recreation Center also plans Annual Special Events, such as Valentine's Day Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Youth Pier fishing Tournament, Halloween Carnival, Annual Doll Show and Annual TumbleGym Competition (gymnastics).

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday  8 am – 9 pm
Saturday                8 am – 4 pm
Sunday                   1 pm – 5 pm

Recreation Center Membership Fees
Residence Fee (w/ proof of residency)
Adult $30
Youth (under age 18) $20
Family (adults & youths) $80
Corporate (10 Memberships) $250
Guest $5 /per person, per day

Family/Tourist Pass  $20/Week

Non-Residence Fee
Adult $60
Youth (under age 18) $40
Family (adults & youths)$160
Corporate (10 Memberships) $500
Guest $10/per person, per day

	tel. (910) 458-7416 ted.lashley@carolinabeach.org            __________________________ Parks Programs Superintendent Lani Thompson tel. (910) 458-2977 lani.thompson@carolinabeach.org If you have questions about programs please contact: Recreation Center (910) 458-2977 reccenter@carolinabeach.org Continuing Education & New Class Information: Parks & Recreation Events & Fitness Schedule Class Descriptions & Fees GED Classes Expressions in Oil Painting Se Jong Tae Kwon Do Class (free) Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp 2006 Day Camp Information Day Camp Registration Form Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation 2006 Survey Submit Survey Form Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation partners with local youth leagues: Pleasure Island Soccer Association Pleasure Island Youth Baseball & Softball Association (Please call the Recreation Center for contact information)

Carolina Beach Lake Park