Join Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department for our 2026 Excursions! We plan to travel to various different places, with trips to various museums, attractions, and beautiful natural areas. These excursion are a great way to meet new people in the community and make some great connections over the places we intend to visit. Each different excursion will be listed as an individual session, so you are able to go ahead and plan out for the ones you would like to register for! If you have any questions, please reach out for more information!

Please note that the larger scale, holiday excursion, will be posted separately, in line with the release of our Christmas event registration. Thank you for your understanding!

Fall in love with the Town of Oak Island as Oak Island Recreation Department continues the best of coastal living all season long.  Connect with local bands and small businesses each Saturday during the month of October at this year Live & Local:  Market and Music Series.  This series feature local bands, food vendors, and Artisans.  For more information, please reach out to Ryan Gordon by email at rgordon@oakislandnc.gov or by phone 910 - 278-4747.

Market:  4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Concert:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location:  Middleton Park Complex at 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island NC 28465

Join Oak Island Parks and Recreation for our Youth Sports Clinic series! These clinics are two hour sessions that will take place on a monthly basis, with the goal of providing opportunities for kids aged 6-12 to try a new sport, learn more about the sport, and meet other kids interested in them as well! The cost of this program is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. The locations of these clinics will typically take place at Bill Smith Park (4446 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461), except for basketball clinics which will take place at Middleton Park Complex (102 SE 47th St, Oak Island, NC 28465). We hope to see you all out there and if there are any questions, please reach out for more information!

Please note that each participant must have a completed activity waiver as a part of sign up. Additionally, from May - August, the programs will be on hiatus to accommodate for our athletic and summer camps, as well as our other summertime programming.

Pricing:

• Residents - $25
• Non-Residents - $30

Upcoming Clinic Dates:

• January 26th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Flag Football
• February 23rd, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Middleton Park Complex (Basketball Courts) - Youth Basketball
• March 30th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Soccer
• April 27th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Softball
• September 28th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Football
• October 26th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Middleton Park Complex (Basketball Courts) - Youth Basketball
• November 16th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Soccer
• December 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Softball

Beach Access Points: Convenient locations for beachgoers to enjoy the beautiful coastline, with easy access to the sand and surf.                                 

RESTROOOM FACILITY LOCATIONS 

Portable or permanent restroom facilities are available at the following Beach Access Locations:

The Point (end of W Beach Drive), Kings Lynn Drive Cabana (SE 46th street), 14th Place East Oak Island Pier Complex (705 Ocean Drive), Barbee Blvd and Middleton Park Complex (4610 E Dolphin Drive)                                                                                                                                               

MOBI-MAT & HANDICAP PARKING LOCATIONS

The Town of Oak Island currently has nine (9) designated Handicap Assist Locations, which include Mobi-mats provided through a combination of funding from the Town and community partners.                                                                                                                                                       

CURRENT MOBI-MAT / HANDICAP ASSIST LOCATIONS

Keziah Street, 705 Ocean Drive (Pier Complex), SE 74th Street, SE 55th Street, SE 40th Street, 19th Place East, 10th Place West, 27th Place West and 57th Place West.                                                                                                                                                                                                   -

RAMPS, GAZEBO, & VIEWING PLATFORM LOCATIONS 

In addition to Mobi-mats and handicap assist locations, the Town has also provided several hardened ramp structures, which provide either a viewing platform, gazebo, or restroom access. 

Access Structures can be found in the following Beach Access Locations:

Mercer Street (Ramp), Oak Island Pier (Ramp + Restroom + Mobi-Mat), Cabana at SE 46th Street (Ramp + Restroom), 10th Place West (Ramp + Gazebo + Mobi-mat) and 57th Place West (Ramp + Viewing Platform)

Click here for the interactive maps to explore all the access points, routes, and designated areas in greater detail. You can also stop by the Oak Island Recreation Center or contact us at (910) 278-5518 to be put in the right direction.