Middleton Park Splashpad

Right off Middleton Avenue, this splashpad is honestly one of the better free options on Oak Island — and locals know it. Being this close to the beach means you can make a whole day of it without much effort. The water features are designed with accessibility in mind, so kids with different abilities can actually get in on the fun alongside everyone else, which isn’t something you can say about every splash area around here. Parking is straightforward, sensory overload is kept to a manageable level, and the whole setup just works for families with a range of ages and needs.