Recreation Center

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Welcome to Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center!  We would be happy to provide a guided tour of our facilities.  There is something for the whole family at Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center.  We are located at 1600 Fisher Street, Morehead City, 28557.  Please call 252-726-5083 ext. 701 for more information.  

Recreation Center Hours

The Morehead City Recreation Center is open daily, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 noon.   

2023 Annual Facility Usage Fees

The annual facility usage fees pass is approved by the Morehead City Council and is valid for the 2023

calendar year (January 1 – December 31). A valid ID must be presented during the facility pass purchase.


            Youth (under 16):                    City Resident - $20      Non-Resident - $75    *gymnasium only usage*

            Young Adult (ages 16-17):      City Resident - $30      Non-Resident - $100

            Adult (18 & older):                  City Resident - $100      Non-Resident - $175              

            Senior Citizen (62 & older):     City Resident - $75      Non-Resident - $125

            Family:                                     City Resident - $150     Non-Resident - $275              

* A family facility usage fees pass is limited to related family members living in a household (single residence).

* The Daily use fee is $10.00.  Daily fees do not accumulate toward the annual facility usage fees pass.

Click here to print off a registration form. Click here for the Spanish version of the registration form. 

  1. Cardio Room
  2. Fitness Rooms
  3. Playground and Multipurpose Field 


The cardio room is comprised of treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, recumbent bikes, upright cycling bikes, a rowing machine and an Airdyne bike.  Recently, all TVs have been upgraded.  We offer daily use lockers. You must bring your own lock.  

  Gym Floor Oct 2021

Our gymnasium is home to pickleball, open-play basketball, adult volleyball, volleyball camps, girls youth volleyball league, youth basketball, summer camp programs, and more.  We provide all pickleball equipment, as well as basketballs and volleyballs.  The brand new maple floor was installed in October 2021.