Parks & Recreation

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Morehead City Parks and Recreation

The Morehead City Recreation Center is now open; Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00a.m-12:00p.m.


We will be closed to spend time with our families for Thanksgiving 11/25-11/28.  

Municipal recreation and educational classes for Morehead City are provided and give a comprehensive and varied program of activities, services, and resources for its citizens at all levels, from pre-school aged to senior citizens. It is our department’s desire to provide a recreation experience designed to meet constructive and worthwhile goals of the individual participant, groups, and the community at large.

Upcoming 

Check out our Programs page for more athletic programs, fitness classes, and special events. 

Swings donated to Jaycee Park

Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank the Galantis and Johnson families, respectively, for their generous swing donations.  Two swings have been placed at Jaycee Park in honor of their loved ones.  Next time you are on the Morehead City Waterfront, be sure to check them out.   

Galantis Swing

Above: Galantis family.

Johnson Swing

Above: Johnson family.



Morehead City Dog Park- Now Open

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Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department has opened a brand-new, 10,000 square foot dog park.   The park is located inside Rotary Park at 2200 Mayberry Loop Road, Morehead City, NC.  The park is divided into 2 sections; a large dog section, and a small dog section.  There are certain rules that must be followed.  Click here to view our rules.  

Parks and Recreation Program Guide

For more information about Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department, check out our parks and recreation program guide.  *Some events and programs may be operating differently due to Covid-19.  Program Guide


Morehead City Transient Docks Awarded

Elite Fleet 2020

Morehead City Transient Docks was named one of the Marinas.com Boaters' Choice Elite Fleet recipients for 2020! Check out our page on Marinas.com to see what other boaters have to say about us.


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