CITY parks
People jog down one of the trails at Battle Park.
The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation
division operates two community centers. Both
The center also offers two banquet rooms
Department offers essential services to
centers are open to the public and are easily
available to rent. The rooms are perfect for
people in the community who are in pursuit
available to be booked for anyone interested.
social events such family reunions, wedding
of leisure, entertainment and recreation.
The South Rocky Mount Community Center
receptions and many others.
The city’s athletics division offers year-
is located at 719 Recreation Drive and the
The Booker T. Washington Community
round youth and adult athletic leagues and
Booker T. Washington Community Center is
Center offers activities for people without
sporting events. Pre-COVID, there were
at 747 Pennsylvania Ave.
athletic pursuits. The center is equipped with
approximately 40,000 participants and over
The South Rocky Mount Community
a computer lab with internet access and the
100,000 spectators in attendance at athletic
Center features a full-length indoor basketball
latest version of Microsoft. There are also two
facilities.
court, outdoor basketball courts, splash pad,
banquet rooms available for rental.
The Rocky Mount Recreation Services
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playground, football field and baseball field.
Rocky Mount manages a variety of parks
