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, 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 Concession Stand Schedule:

Off-season April through mid-May: Saturday and Sunday 10AM – 8PM

Mid-May – mid-August: Open daily 10AM-10PM

Off-season mid-August through September: Saturday 10AM – 10PM and Sunday 10AM – 8PM

(Last admission to the mini-golf course is 30 minutes prior to closing). Please follow the Town Park Facebook page for updates.

Splashpad Schedule:

Splash Pad daily from mid-May through late-September from 10 a.m – 8 p.m., weather permitting.

Park, Skatepark, and Restroom Facilities:

Town Park, Skatepark, and Restroom Facilities open daily year round, weather permitting.

Park Hours and Parking:

The Town Park located at 915 West Fort Macon Road is open from 6:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. each day unless otherwise reserved for private functions or for recreation activities permitted by the recreation department or council. There will be no overnight parking allowed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily and year-round. (Code of Ordinances Section 12-11)

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.

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. During the summer season, the splash pad operates 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Playground

Park Shelter Rental

The 20ftx20ft picnic 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 by with this online Park Shelter Reservation form. Call Town Hall at 252-726-2121 with questions or availability inquiries. No refunds.

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, 6AM to 11PM. 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.

Cornhole

The Town Park has two sets of cornhole boards available for free use. These are available first come first serve, and we recommend you bring your own bags.

“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.

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.