Atlantic Beach | Parks & Recreation

Town Park

Located at 915 W Fort Macon Road, the AB Town Park features a splash pad, large skatepark, 18-hole mini-golf course, half-court basketball court, Gaga Ball court, picnic shelter, concession stand, & public restrooms. The park is free for use (mini-golf & concession stand items for a fee).

Mini Golf and Concessions

The Town Park includes an 18-hole mini-golf course with a concession stand and restroom facilities. The mini-golf course and concession stand are open daily during the summer, with mini-golf costing only $6 per person (age 6 and under free!) – the best family-friendly rates on the island! Cash and credit cards are accepted.

2024 Schedule: Town Park Concession Stand and Mini Golf open Sat & Sun ONLY from 10am-6pm beginning March 30, except they will be open daily from April 1 – 5 from 1pm-6pm for the Carteret County Public School System Spring Break. Beginning Saturday, May 11, 2024, the AB Town Park Concession Stand and Mini-Golf Course will be open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. (Last admission to the mini-golf course is at 9:30 p.m.)

Gaga Ball Court

This fun game is a more gentle version of old school dodge ball. Gaga ball pits are popping up in parks and schoolyards all over and are becoming quite popular for kids and families to play together with nothing needed but a ball. We will have gaga balls for use in our concession stand but you can also use a regular rubber dodgeball, foam ball, or soccer ball (though soccer balls are heavier and don’t bounce as well).

This site has some pretty great info and provides simple rules:

https://www.gagacenter.com/nyc/about/what-is-gaga/

Splashpad

Make sure to bring a swimsuit and visit the splash pad, which is an interactive water play fountain ideal for children of all ages. Beginning Saturday, May 11, 2024, the splash pad will open for the season and will operate 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Park Shelter Rental

In June of 2020, the Town installed a Picnic Shelter at the AB Town Park. The 20ftx20ft shelter is available for reservation daily from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and may be reserved in the following 4-hour blocks: 8 AM – 12 PM; 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM; 5 PM – 9 PM. The shelter features a covered area with 6 picnic tables (seating for 36) and trash receptacles. The shelter fee is $25 per 4-hour block.

Reservations are made on a first-come-first-serve basis and can be made by calling Town Hall at 252-726-2121. No refunds.

Please review the Park Shelter Rules & Regulations HERE.

Skate Park

The Town Skate Park is located at the Town Park, 915 W Fort Macon Road, and is free to the public. The skate park hours are daily, 8 AM to 10 PM (dawn to dusk). Riders under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pursuant to NC General Statute, all skaters and riders must wear helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads.

“Circle” Main Beach Access

Please visit the Town’s main beach access at the “Circle” with public parking, beach access, and restrooms. Staff works hard to keep it maintained and clean for our residents and summertime visitors with volleyball courts and three lifeguard stands during the summer season. This is the site for many of the summer activities planned. This is also the location of the Carteret County Parks & Recreation sponsored and coordinated summer annual beach volleyball tournaments and beach run series.

Beachfront Activities

Beach Volleyball Leagues
The Town of Atlantic Beach partners with Carteret County Parks & Recreation to offer Adult Co-ed Beach Volleyball on the Circle annually each summer. Register online or contact AnMarie Ivester at 252-808-3301 or anmarie.ivester@carteretcountync.gov for more information.

Annual Beach Run Series
Carteret County Parks & Recreation hosts the Annual Beach Run Series each summer. Races start from the Atlantic Beach Circle. Register online or contact AnMarie Ivester at 252-808-3301 or anmarie.ivester@carteretcountync.gov for more information.

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