Weekly Programs


Striders Walking Club (1st Wednesdays @ Middleton Park Complex)
Striders Walking Club (1st Wednesdays @ Middleton Park Complex)

Stride into active living as this walking club offers community and conversation while we go walking at all of your favorite Oak Island parks! It is free to attend and it’s a great way to spend time with friends and members of your social circle. Walking locations will rotate between Middleton Park, Bill Smith Park, Oak Island Recreation Center, as well as an off-island destination on the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, please email Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov) for more information. We look forward to walking with you!

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Striders Walking Club (Middleton) 02/05/2025–11/05/2025
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Middleton Park Complex 1/15
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Striders Walking Club (2nd Wednesdays @ Bill Smith Park)
Striders Walking Club (2nd Wednesdays @ Bill Smith Park)

Stride into active living as this walking club offers community and conversation while we go walking at all of your favorite Oak Island parks! It is free to attend and it’s a great way to spend time with friends and members of your social circle. Walking locations will rotate between Middleton Park, Bill Smith Park, Oak Island Recreation Center, as well as an off-island destination on the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, please email Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov) for more information. We look forward to walking with you!


Bill Smith Park is located just over the bridge at 
4446 Fish Factory Rd SE, Oak Island, NC 28465 (11-12 Normally, 1-2 in Winter)

 
 
 
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Striders Walking Club (Bill Smith) 01/15/2025–12/10/2025
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Bill Smith Park 5/15
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Striders Walking Club (3rd Wednesdays @ Oak Island Rec Center)
Striders Walking Club (3rd Wednesdays @ Oak Island Rec Center)

Stride into active living as this walking club offers community and conversation while we go walking at all of your favorite Oak Island parks! It is free to attend and it’s a great way to spend time with friends and members of your social circle. Walking locations will rotate between Middleton Park, Bill Smith Park, Oak Island Recreation Center, as well as an off-island destination on the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, please email Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov) for more information. We look forward to walking with you!

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Striders Walking Club (Recreation Center) 01/22/2025–12/17/2025
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Oak Island Recreation Center 3/15
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Striders Walking Club (Last Wednesday @ Off Island Adventures)
Striders Walking Club (Last Wednesday @ Off Island Adventures)

Stride into active living as this walking club offers community and conversation while we go walking at all of your favorite Oak Island parks! It is free to attend and it’s a great way to spend time with friends and members of your social circle. Walking locations will rotate between Middleton Park, Bill Smith Park, Oak Island Recreation Center, as well as an off-island destination on the last Wednesday of each month. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, please email Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov) for more information. We look forward to walking with you!

January 29th Lowe-White Park 226 E Leonard Street, Southport, NC 28461
February 26th Brunswick County Nature Park 2601 River Road SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
March 26th Town Creek Park 6420 Ocean Highway E, Winnabow, NC 28479
April 30th Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve 6150 Rock Creek Road NE, Leland, NC 28451
May 28th Belville Riverwalk 580 River Road SE, Belville, NC 28451
June 25th Green Swamp Trails 673 Green Swamp Road NW, Supply, NC 28462
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Striders Walking Club (Off-Island) 01/29/2025–10/29/2025
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Locations Vary (Check Program Description ) 3/15
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