Fessenden Center

Fessenden Center The Fessenden Center is a multi-generational facility serving all of Hatteras Island with programs/activities for toddlers, youth, adults and seniors.
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The Fessenden Center is a division of Parks and Recreation, a department of Dare County, www.darenc.com This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and Parks and Recreation on the listed topics and is not intended for service requests. This site is not monitored by emergency services. Call 911 for emergencies. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. U

nder the Dare County Social Media Use Policy, the county reserves the right to remove inappropriate comments.This comment policy is subject to modification at any time. Dare County social media sites or comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed.
1. Comments/remarks not topically related to the particular item/posting being commented upon;
2. Profane language or content;
3. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, marital status, religion, gender, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;
4. Comments that support or oppose political campaigns or ballot measures;
5. Sexual content or links to sexual content;
6. Solicitations of commerce;
7. Comments from anonymous users;
8. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
9. Information that may tend to compromise public safety;
10. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party;
11. Questions from the media.

05/27/2026

Our tennis court lights are now working again and are on nightly until 10 p.m.

School is almost out and it is time for Parks and Recreation summer camps! Several camps are full, but we still have so...
05/27/2026

School is almost out and it is time for Parks and Recreation summer camps! Several camps are full, but we still have some great camps with open spots. Register online or in person at the Fessenden Center.
https://info.darenc.gov/HIsummer

Congratulations to Nicole Rodriguez, our Youth Volunteer of the Year! Nicole volunteers her time for multiple summer ca...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to Nicole Rodriguez, our Youth Volunteer of the Year! Nicole volunteers her time for multiple summer camps and during basketball season as a scorekeeper. We thank Nicole for her many hours working with our youth programming and wish her the best as she graduates from high school in June!

The Fessenden Center, and all county offices, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026

The Fessenden Center, and all county offices, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Our tennis court lights are not working and will not be repaired until sometime next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Mark your calendar to stop by our lobby next Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 10-12 p.m. and visit with the Dare County Master...
05/12/2026

Mark your calendar to stop by our lobby next Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 10-12 p.m. and visit with the Dare County Master Gardeners! They will be here answering your questions and giving free advice on all of your plant related questions!

05/11/2026

Fitness class updates for this week:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026:
Zumba at 11 a.m. is cancelled.
Yoga at 4 p.m. will be substituted with a stretching class taught by Jill.

Thursday, May 14, 2026:
Yoga class at 9:30 a.m. will be substituted with a stretching class taught by Jill.
Barre Burn at 5:15 is cancelled.

The Dare County Master Gardener ladies are here until noon today! Come on by our lobby and ask your questions and learn...
04/28/2026

The Dare County Master Gardener ladies are here until noon today! Come on by our lobby and ask your questions and learn what they can help you with!

We have a job opening posted on DareNC.gov!https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/darenc?page=2
04/24/2026

We have a job opening posted on DareNC.gov!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/darenc?page=2

The County of Dare can't function without great employees.  We're always on the lookout for talented, caring people to join us.  Employment with County of Dare represents more than just a job.  Professions in county government help to support many aspects of life in Dare County and considering a ...

We would like to congratulate Brian Jones as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! Brian coaches for us through the whole yea...
04/24/2026

We would like to congratulate Brian Jones as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! Brian coaches for us through the whole year and he serves on our Fessenden Center Advisory Board. We are thankful for Brian's dedication to the Fessenden Center!

04/22/2026

Low Impact Training class for this Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. has been cancelled.

Address

46830 NC-12
Buxton, NC
27920

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12524755650

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