Get the Ball Rolling at Nash-Rocky Mount's Top Sports Facilities
Nash – Rocky Mount is your premier destination for first-class sports events and outdoor adventure in the tar heel state.
Introduction
NASH-ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA
Nash-Rocky Mount is easily accessible by both land and air. If you’re flying in, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located 60 miles to the west and primarily serves the Raleigh, Durham and the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. If you’re driving, Interstate-95 runs through the heart of the county to the west of Rocky Mount, while U.S. Route 64 runs east and west on the way to or from Raleigh.
The Imperial Center for Arts and Sciences gives you a close-up look at alligator and crocodile skulls, while its wonderful galleries features local artists and more than 400 works of art from around North Carolina.
LYNN DRIVER
Sports Complex Supervisor
Telephone: 252-467-6483
KEORRA TAYLOR
Event Coordinator
Telephone: 252-366-8521
THOMAS GILLESPIE
Parks & Recreation Director, CPRP, CYSA
Telephone: 252-462-2685
Explore the region’s only beer incubator and tour seven on-campus breweries at Rocky Mount Mills. Catch a live show at The Rocky Mount Event Center or hike the walking trails at City Lake on your quest to find an exotic waterfowl. All of your boating and fishing needs can be met with a trip to Tar River Reservoir.
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ROCKY MOUNT SPORTS COMPLEX
Sports Covered: Soccer, baseball, softball, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, football
Nash-Rocky Mount’s leading sports facility, Rocky Mount Sports Complex is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service by offering first-class facilities, outstanding staff and a professional level of maintenance. This 143-acre facility is home to an assortment of recreational programming. The complex includes six youth baseball fields, four interchangeable baseball and softball fields, one championship baseball field, eight soccer/lacrosse fields, a football field, a professional disc golf course, two outdoor basketball courts, outdoor volleyball courts and a walking trail.
ROCKY MOUNT EVENT CENTER
Sports Covered: Cheerleading, dance, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, pickleball
Located on Main Street in Downtown Rocky Mount, this 165,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility is host to headlining sporting events all year long. It features 8 basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, 4 locker rooms, an option of a 50’ x 94’ master event space, and spectator seating for 4,000+. The Event Center also houses the Gameday Adventure & Arcade, which includes climbing walls, an aerial ropes course, configurable banquet rooms, and in-house catering. In total, the Rocky Mount Event Center welcomes over 100,000 visitors and athletes per year.
ROCKY MOUNT ATHLETIC STADIUM
Sports Covered: Football
Part of Rocky Mount Sports Complex, Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium seats more than 5,000 spectators and features a natural grass playing field, team field house, large press box and elevated coaching areas. Further amenities at the stadium include an upgraded athletic training facility, a private locker room.
NASH COUNTY MIRACLE PARK AT COOPERS
Sports Covered: Baseball, softball
Opened in 2021! It has two 225’ baseball fields and two 300’ softball fields spread across 46.5 acres. This park also has a state of the art All Inclusive playground, two soccer fields, two basketball courts and a walking trail.
