The Fessenden Center serves as the central community center on Hatteras Island. Located in Buxton overlooking Pamlico Sound, the Fessenden Center is where the majority of Hatteras Island Parks and Recreation programming is held. 

INDOOR FEATURES

• Dare County Parks & Recreation Department's Hatteras Island Division offices 
• Full-size gymnasium (with bleachers and lighted scoreboard)
• 40' x 40' activity room
• Kitchen
• Restrooms
• Two observation decks overlooking the salt marsh and sound

OUTDOOR FEATURES:

• Multiuse field with backstop and dugouts
• Soccer goals
• Concession stand
• Restrooms
• Picnic tables and benches
• Playground
• Outdoor basketball court
• Two tennis courts
• Skate park (including bowl and street park)

The Fessenden Center sits on the site formerly known as the Deforest Wireless Station. In 1902, Reginald Fessenden transmitted the first musical notes from this spot in Buxton to Roanoke Island. 

Phone: 252-475-5650
Email: Fessenden@DareNC.gov
Website: DareNC.gov/Fessenden