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HOPE!  HEALTH!  HAPPINESS! 

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MISSION

Our mission is to inspire hope, health and the

pursuit of happiness for all people.

VISION

Our vision is to create a world-class, multi-sports complex, Optimism Oasis, designed to inspire a passion for achieving success through programs and exhibits that cultivate 
a positive mindset and a healthy lifestyle. 
This 20 acre state-of-the-art park will benefit our community by providing a safe urban sanctuary that supports and encourages optimal physical & mental health for all people.

Northside Oasis of Wilmington is a non-profit (501c3)

Your tax deductible donation is greatly appreciated.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

One Mile Backwards Challenge

All are invited to join the fun

on Winter Solstice!

Saturday, 12/21/24, 8:30AM

UNCW TRACK

100 Ultra 4 Kids

Tracy is running 100 Miles Backwards

in 100 days for $100K

crossing the Finish Line on 12/31/24!

Wrightsville Beach Loop

  

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2022 Backwards Run Kids UNCW.heic

Optimism Oasis Sports Complex 
(1310 McRae St. Wilmington, NC 28401)

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1. TRACK & FIELD SPORTSPLEX

  • ​Track & Field (400m/8-lane) 

  • Amphitheater (w/Jumbotron)

  • Playground  

  • Water Park

  • Skateboard Park 

  • 100m Ninja Obstacle Course (Elite & ADA Lanes)

  • Edutainment Center (MakerSpace, all day Day Care, ESports Arena, Visitor Center, Sports Shop & Café)

  • Inspirational & Motivational Exhibits throughout

2. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 

(Partner: Boys & Girls Clubs of SENC)

  • New Addition (15,000 sf)

  • Safe 'Drop Off & Pick Up' Zone

  • Modern/High-Tech Youth Center

  • Large flexible space next to gym

  • New Offices & Conference Room

  • New Outdoor Basketball Courts

  • New Playground & Outdoor Event Space

3. PARKING w/ HOTEL, RESTAURANT & CULTURAL       

     ARTS CENTER 

  • 500+ Parking Deck

  • Health & Wellness Hotel

  • Restaurant & Bar (w/Event Space)

  • Northside Cultural Arts Center (15,000sf)

  • Maintenance & Storage (5,000 sf)

  • Athletic Condos (Daily & Monthly Rentals)

 

4. GYM & SWIM SPORTSPLEX

  • Olympic Swimming Pool (50m x 25m)

  • Practice Pool (25m x 25m) for NHC Schools

  • ​Therapeutic Pool + Kids Pool

  • 6-court Basketball and 12-court Volleyball

  • Indoor running track (200m/8 lane)

  • Cycle & Fitness Center (9,000 sf)

  • Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Yoga (9,000 sf)

  • Hourly Day Care Center

  • Men & Women's Locker Rooms (9,000 sf)

  • Sports Medicine & Healing Arts Clinic

  • Rooftop Tennis (2) & Pickle Ball (10) Courts

  • Sports Shop & Café

We Believe by creating a world class health & wellness facility
for everyone of all ages & abilities in our community 
we will make
a powerful & positive impact on
 our community's present and future. 

OPTIMISM OASIS

Design, Build & Management Team

We have carefully selected a world class team of professional architects, builders, visionaries, consultants & a management firm capable of creating and managing the world's most extraordinary multi-sports complex.

PERKINS+WILL (Architecture) https://perkinswill.com/
Health & Wellness, Educational & Cultural, Sports, Science, Technology & Entertainment
Zena Howard - Lead Architect & Project Manager (https://perkinswill.com/person/zena-howard/)

 


 

GALLAGHER & ASSOCIATES (Educational Exhibits & Motivational Messaging) https://gallagherdesign.com/
"We design beloved impactful visitor experiences." (ie: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Colorado)
Patrick Gallagher - Principal Visionary & President of G&A

 

SPORTS FACILITIES COMPANIES (Strategic Planning & Managment) https://sportsfacilities.com/
Strategic Planning, Feasibility Study, 5-year Financial Forecast, Economic Impact Study, Public Engagement.

 

BEYNON SPORTS (The best Track & Field surfacing around the world) 
https://beynonsports.com/en/articles/detail/diamond-league-final/

 

THE ATS TEAM  (Obstacle Course Design led by Nate Moore - producer 'American Ninja Warrior'

WORLD OBSTACLE (Fédération Internationale De Sports D'Obstacles)
Ian Adamson & Team will consult on Safety, ADA & Olympic Training requirements of the Obstacle Course.

 

TEAM PAIN SKATE PARKS (World's greatest skate park design team led by Tim Payne)

LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES (America's greatest playground equipment designer & manufacturer)

PARAMOUNTE ENGINEERING  (Civil Engineering & Land Planning)

SOUTHEASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP (Field study, permits & consulting led by David Syster)

CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS (Helping the Optimism Oasis reach the highest classification of LEED v4.1)

Leadership

We are pleased to introduce the Northside Oasis of Wilmington Board of Directors.

Zedrick Applin

Board Chair

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Northside Oasis of Wilmington (501c3) Leadership

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Dr. Philip Brown

Board Chair

Althea Johnson Vice Chair & Treasurer

Althea Johnson

Vice Chair & Treasurer

Charlie Engle Board Member

Charlie Engle

Board Member

Michael Long Board Member

Michael Dwayne Long

Board Member

Hilary Phelps Board Member

Hilary Phelps

Board Member

Deloris Rhodes Board Secretary

Deloris Rhodes

Secretary

Robert Taylor Board Member

Robert V. Taylor

Board Member

Optimism Oasis Sports Complex
Creative Team

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Zena Howard

Principal Architect

Perkins+Will

Tracy McCullen Founder & Concept Designer

Tracy McCullen

Founder & Concept Designer

Optimism Oasis

Patrick Gallagher - Exhibit Designer & Developer

Patrick Gallagher

President & Founder

Gallagher & Associates

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