The City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department's Outdoor Recreation Division was created in the Summer of 2003 with the mission of providing "innovative outdoor leisure opportunities which promote physical activity, develop skills and build awareness of our natural environment". In order to fulfill this mission, the Outdoor Recreation Division offers a variety of classes, excursions and events to individuals as well as groups.

Whether you are an individual looking to try something new or a leader searching for a group activity, contact the Outdoor Recreation Division. We specialize in making the outdoors accessible and enjoyable to all ages and skill levels ... especially beginners.

 
Paddle trips on the Tar River, Stony Creek and Reservoir, sea kayaking, rappelling, camping and more!

• For a complete listing of upcoming Outdoor Recreation excursions and events please click HERE.
• For a registration form for any upcoming class or excursion please click HERE.

 

All programs are based on 8-12 participants (Includes your staff) unless otherwise noted. Water based programs are for ages 12-adult. Climbing trips are for ages 14-adult. All trips must include adequate adult supervision. Groups are expected to assist instructor/guides as necessary.

	Tar River paddling trip $160 for first 12, $15 each thereafter / 5 hours Includes: Canoes, guides, lunch
	Sea kayak day trip $325 / 14 hours Includes: Kayaks, guides, shore lunch, transportation
	Rappel / Belay class (local fire training tower) $160 / 6 hours Includes: Instructors, all gear
	Ropes Course (either low OR high) $200 for first 10, $15 each thereafter / 5 hours Includes: Instructors, equipment Ropes Course (both low AND high) $400 for first 10, $15 each thereafter / 8 hours Includes: Instructors, equipment

 
The Ropes Challenge and Team Development Course is the perfect opportunity for Corporate, Church and other group leaders that are seeking challenging, team building activities in a safe, supportive environment. The course is not a military or a television reality-series obstacle course designed to defeat an individual or group, but rather a series of wood, cable and rope elements created at ground level (low elements) and 30-40 feet in the trees (high elements) that require personal effort and group cohesion to complete. All activities are "Challenge by Choice" meaning any individual may opt out at any time. The purpose of the course is to develop teamwork, not frighten individuals. Qualified course facilitators accompany each group through the course, ensuring safety and customizing the events to meet the needs and desired outcomes of the group. The course is designed to accommodate groups of 8-20 participants, but may accommodate larger groups with adequate notification. The low course is available during day light hours, the high course is available both day and night! The course is available seven days a week by appointment only. The fee for either the low or high course (4 hours) is $200 for the first 10 participants and $15 each thereafter. The fee for both the high and low course (8 hours) is $400 for the first 10 participants and $15 each thereafter.

High Course, Pirates Crossing	Rappelling
Zip Line	Low Course, The Wall

City of Rocky Mount
Outdoor Recreation
PO Box 1180
Rocky Mount, NC, 27802-1180
Phone: (252) 972-1235
Email: david.griffin@rockymountnc.gov

We are located in the Parks and Recreation office on the third floor of City Hall.