Wilmington Police Recreation Association

01/14/2025

Come out on Saturday, February 8 to Plaza on Princess for the 9th Annual Blue Gala fundraiser and help us raise money for Wilmington, NC Police Department’s Peer Support Team! We’ll have DJ Dane Britt and Middle of the Island as well as raffles and silent auction items!

10/29/2024

Thank you Mission BBQ for always supporting us!!!

MISSION BBQ

Thank you to Mission BBQ! They recently donated nearly $2,700 to the Wilmington Police Recreation Association. These funds will be put to great use and will help to strengthen WPRA’s community efforts.

10/12/2024

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REMEMBERING SGT. SCHWARTZEL 💙

“It is with deepest sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Sergeant Adam Schwartzel. He passed away this morning while out of the city in Salemburg, North Carolina. He was there for training. SGT. Schwartzel has been a key member of the WPD since July 15, 2002 when he was first sworn in and a friend to many. For more than 20 years, he has put service above self and has been a valuable part of this community. During his time with our agency, he has worked in various roles including patrol, the traffic unit, and the first supervisor of our Virtual Response Unit, among other duties.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time but we will keep the public informed as we learn more details. This is a tragedy for all. Our prayers and condolences are with SGT. Schwartzel’s family as they mourn his loss alongside his brothers and sisters in blue,” said Chief Donny Williams.

09/22/2024

It is with great sadness that we let the community know that Lieutenant Obbie Blanton (retired) passed away yesterday. It's an understatement to say that LT. Blanton spent his career with WPD. He grew up being a part of the WPD family, following in his father’s footsteps who was also a retired WPD Lieutenant and preceded him in death.

During his career, Lt. Blanton supervised many officers and he worked in many corners of the PD. He was a wealth of institutional knowledge wherever he went. He will be dearly missed by all.

Funeral arrangements are still being made and will be shared when available.

09/20/2024

Come out tomorrow and support a great cause and have some fun!

The 3rd Annual New Hanover County First Responders Kickball Tournament will take place on September 21st, 2024 at Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium from 10:00am-5:30pm. 2149 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington, NC. This year’s tournament is a fundraiser which benefits the Wilmington Professional Firefighters Charitable Fund with the Professional Firefighters of Wilmington North Carolina , and all proceeds will directly support First Responders in NHC who need financial assistance.

🚓 🚒 🚑 All teams are made up of players from various first responder agencies in NHC including: New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, Wilmington, NC Fire Department, Wilmington, NC Police Department, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, New Hanover EMS, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Wrightsville Beach Police Department, Wrightsville Beach Fire Department, New Hanover County 911 Telecommunications, Carolina Beach Police Department, Kure Beach Police Department, and Novant Health NHRMC Company Police.

🎟️ Tickets will be required for all spectators. Tickets will only be sold at the gate. Tickets are $5 per person 13 and up and kids 12 and under are free. Wristbands will be worn by all attending so if you leave and come back, you will still be allowed entry without having to pay again! Ticket counter and sales will open at 9:30am.

🍴 2Broscoastalcuisine Food Truck and Eat at Eastside food trucks will be on site all day providing various food options! Sweet Cup will be providing a variety of delicious dessert! Alcohol will not be permitted.

🚨 Emergency vehicles will be present for touch-a-truck for kids. Face painting and fairy hair for kids will also be available- $15 for fairy hair, $8-$10 for face paint! Kid’s games will be available courtesy of Space Walk Inflatables.

📝 Follow our page so you don’t miss any important updates about this year’s tournament!

🙏 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Eastern Carolina Emergency Physicians
Port City Pest
Port City Signs & Graphics
Parker Bark Company, Inc.
Kure Beach Pier
Chris Spivey: Real Estate
Freedom Boat Club of Wilmington
Novant Health
Deming Remodeling
UMortgage Carolinas
Gray Away Travels LLC
RMB Building & Design
Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility
Engineering Consulting Services
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
Paragon of Jiu Jitsu- Wilmington
White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry
Firehouse Subs Monkey Junction
Wilmington Police Recreation Association
East Carolina Offroad
Phil Cunningham- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group

09/03/2024

Come help support a great cause!!

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT

Wilmington Police Recreation Association

The Wilmington Police Recreation Association is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Public Charity. Contributions to the Association are deductible under Section 170 of the Code. The Association is dedicated to the advancement of the Wilmington Police Department’s image and the well-being of the community. The Association achieves this purpose through sponsorship of youth athletic teams, providing holiday food baskets for the elderly and needy, public education and safety projects, and other charitable contributions.

http://www.wpranc.org/

THANK YOU WILMINGTON POLICE RECREATION ASSOCIATION FOR BEING A BRONZE SPONSOR

08/27/2024

Kerrie, Bill Ostrosky’s wife, was diagnosed with cancer last week. She will need to travel to Duke Hospital for treatment. Lots and lots of people have been asking how they can help. Below is a Meal Train link that was set up to help with providing food assistance during their journey. If you are interested please, sign up. If you are unable to financially help, please say a prayer for Kerrie, Bill and the kids- every single prayer 🙏 is appreciated.

This is a link for the Meal Train.

Kerrie Holian-Ostrosky has been diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer to liver and lymph nodes. Through your charity, we can help assist this beautiful family of 8 during this very trying time with meals! Thank you and God bless! Please keep them in your daily prayers!

07/23/2024

07/18/2024