Recreation Centers
The City of Morganton Parks and Recreation Department maintains four recreational facilities: The Collett Street Recreation Center; the Collette Street Out Door Pool; the Morganton Aquatics Center and the Mountain View Recreation Center.
Annual Membership
An annual membership in the Morganton Recreation Program includes access to: the Morganton Aquatics Center Indoor Pool, the Collett Street Outdoor Pool, the Collett Street Rec. Exercise / Weight Room, Exercise Classes and discounts on swimming lessons.
| Annual Membership * | City Resident | Non Resident |
| Individual | $150.00 | $200,00 |
| Family | $225.00 | $300.00 |
* Half price for anyone 50 years and older.
Call 438-5380 for more info. Obtain ID cars at the Morganton Aquatic Center.
Collett Street Recreation Center
300 Collett Street • 438-5350
Collett Street Rec. is home to the Parks and Recreation Dept. offices, an indoor gym, and outdoor pool, a weight room, and many of the department's leisure programs. For special events and hours, call 438-5350.
Hours
| Rec. Hours | ||||
| On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the Rec. Center will close at 6:00 pm if no rooms are reserved. | ||||
| Monday | 9 am - 12 noon | 1 - 5 pm | 7 - 9 pm | |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 12 noon | 1 - 9 pm | ||
| Wednesday | 9 am - 12 noon | 1 - 5 pm | 7 - 9 pm | Open Gym |
| Thursday | 9 am - 12 noon | 1 - 9 pm | ||
| Friday | 9 am - 12 noon | 1 - 5 pm | 7 - 9 pm | Open Gym |
| Saturday | 10 am - 12 noon | 1 - 7 pm | 7 - 9 pm | Open Gym |
| Sunday | Closed | |||
| Weight Room |
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| Monday - Friday |
8 am - 8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am - 12 Noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weight and Exercise Room Rates
| Weight and Exercise Room Rates* | ||
| Resident | Non-resident | |
| Daily Rates |
$4.00 | $5.00 |
| Weekly Rates |
$7.00 | $10.00 |
| Monthly Rates |
$25.00 | $32.00 |
Half-price for senior citizens and handicapped individuals.
Collett Street Outdoor Pool
N. King Street • 438-5363
Hours
| Pool Hours * | ||
| Monday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | |
| Tuesday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
*When school starts, the Outdoor Pool will be closed Monday - Friday. The pool will close for the season the day before Labor Day.
Fees
| Outdoor Pool Fees * | ||
| Daily Pass | City Residents | Non Residents |
| Adult | $3.00 | $3.75 |
| Child | $2.00 | $2.50 |
| Baby Pool | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| Summer Pass | City Residents | Non Resident |
| Individual | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| Family |
$100.00 | $125.00 |
* Half-price for anyone senior citizens and handiapped individuals.
Morganton Aquatics Center
117 Alphabet Lane • 438-5380
The Morganton Aquatics Center is open year-round and is home to a 25-yard, indoor pool. The Aquatics Center is a great place to exercise, learn to swim or have a birthday party! Call 438-5380 for more info.
Hours
| Hours * | |
| Monday | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
* The hours of operation vary depending on whether the Collett Street Pool is open or closed for the season.
Rates
| Daily Rates* | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Adult | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| Student | $2.50 | $3.00 |
| Monthly Rates* | ||
| Individual | $20.00 |
$25.00 |
| Family | $25.00 |
$32.00 |
* Half price for senior citizens and handicapped individuals.
Mountain View Recreation Center
645 First St., Morganton, NC 28655 • 438-5356
| Hours | |||
| Monday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 12 noon | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |

Parks & Recreation
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Contracts
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Facility Use Policies
Gary Leonhardt
Director • 438-5351
Robert Bolick
Athletic Supervisor
438-5371
Daniel Stines
Parks Superintendent
438-5386
Tamara Suther
Office Manger
438-5241
E-mail Parks & Rec
The Parks and Recreation offices are located in the Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.







City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863