Parks & Facilities

The Town of Oak Island offers a wide array of parks, recreation facilities, and community centers, to help promote full, healthy lifestyles for residents and visitors alike. Click on the tabs below for information on any of the parks, recreation, or meeting facilities available:
Dog Parks
Fishing Tees, & Piers
Parks & Greenspaces
Recreation, Education, & Entertainment
Scenic Walkways & Nature Trails
Splashpad, Playgrounds, & Water Features
Sports Facilities, Skatepark, & Ball Fields

Parks & Facilities Map

Click the link below to view maps available maps of all parks and recreation facilities.

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Parks & Facilities Rentals

Several recreation facilities are available for private rentals, including picnic shelters, classrooms, and even the Splashpad. Rental Forms can be downloaded from the Event Permits & Facility Rentals page, by clicking the link below.

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Hours of Operation 

Operating hours for ALL parks and recreation areas are from one hour before sunrise, to one hour after sunset, unless otherwise specifically noted. Exceptions include:

  • Veterans Memorial Park, the Oak Island Cabana, and the Middleton Park Complex: sunrise to midnight, seven days a week.
  • The Fishing Tee at the end of West Oak Island Drive: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, seven days a week.
  • The Bill Smith Park: 8:00 AM to dark,

Alcoholic Beverages 

Alcoholic beverage possession and / or consumption is prohibited in all parks and recreational areas, unless specifically authorized by the Town Manager. To view Town Ordinances regarding Park Hours and Alcohol, click the link below.

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