Phillip R. Wright Community Park
Located at 988 Powhatan Road, the Town's community park is open to the public every day of the week from 9:00am to dusk. The park houses a diverse play structure for children, a volleyball court, cornhole (bring your own bean bags), picnic tables and two grills (available when the park shelter is not being rented).
The park is also home to the Clayton Rugby Football Club with three fields, one fully functional with two others being developed. See below for more information on Youth Rugby at Wilson's Mills.
UPDATE: A new dog park is in the process of being built! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
Park Shelter Rentals
Looking for a great space to host your next birthday party, family gathering, or community event? The Park Shelter is available for rental during normal operating hours at $15 per hour (with a 2-hour minimum).
Shelter Amenities:
- Two ceiling fans for added comfort in warm weather
- Four adult-sized picnic tables
- Two child-sized picnic tables
- Access to on-site grills and restrooms
- A set of bleachers for extra seating
Please note: The playground and sand volleyball court are not included in the rental and will remain open to the public. However, shelter renters are welcome to use them during their reservation time.
Read our detailed guide on renting the park shelter for more info and photos.
How to Reserve the Shelter:
- Check Availability - Visit our Park Reservation Calendar to see if your preferred date and time are available.
- Submit a Request - Once availability is confirmed, complete the Park Rental Request Form to reserve your spot.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
Contact: Peter Vantine, Administrative Specialist / Events Coordinator
Email: pvantine@wilsonsmillsnc.org
Phone: 919-938-3885 (ext. 290)
Play Rugby Johnston County!
Wilson's Mills Youth Rugby is an in-house program offered by the Town of Wilson's Mills, with assistance from the Clayton Rugby Football Club. The program is for boys and girls ages 6-14. The program focuses on providing a family-friendly and community focused delivery of rugby programs to the youth of Wilson's Mills and Johnston County, North Carolina.
This program offers multiple age groups and both touch/flag rugby and tackle rugby options. All games are played locally on Saturday mornings, no travel involved. The program coaching philosophy is teaching the sport of rugby using FUNdamentals and holistic coaching techniques. All program coaches are USA Rugby Certified and have been background checked.
The club also runs non-playing social memberships to people that want to be involved in the club but do not wish to play. Check out the Clayton Rugby Football Club website for more information!!
