Raleigh/Durham International (approx. 1.5 hours away)
Carriers into Raleigh/Durham-Southwest, Air Tran, US Air, Delta, United, Air Canada
Nearest medical facilities
Nash General Hospital, Nash Day Hospital, Coastal Plain Hospital, and Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center are in the Rocky Mount city limits, Wake Medical Center in Raleigh (approx. 45 minutes away), Duke University Hospital and VA Hospital in Durham, NC (approx 1.5 hours away).
Rocky Mount Police Protection Served by a superior computerized phone/address system for emergencies, E-911.
Schools: Kindergarten-12th Grade
Nash-Rocky Mount School System, Rocky Mount Academy, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Rocky Mount Prep. School, Faith Christian School, Fall Road Christian School.
College: North Carolina Wesleyan College Beautiful colonial architecture on 200 acres with degrees offered in Liberal arts and sciences and vocational degrees.
Parks and Recreation
Battle Park Built around 1816, this is the site of the original village of Rocky Mount and its first post office. The park contains approximately 54 acres with picnic areas, scenic views with walking trails along the Tar River and a marble monument honoring the Confederate soldiers.
Sunset Park This park, off of Sunset Avenue on River Drive, recently has been updated with many new attractions for the family. It features a miniature train, historical carousel, picnic shelters, lighted tennis courts, softball field, basketball courts, swimming pool and a Spray Park featuring 10 computer controlled water spray fountains within a traditional playground structure.
Rocky Mount City Lake and Park This stately man-made lake built in 1933 has become a fixture in Rocky Mount. It features a lighted fountain that at Christmas time has all the Christmas colors flashing off and on. Gazebos, walking paths, wildlife island and picnic areas flank the lake on all sides for a lovely view. This is a nice place for an afternoon of casual fishing or feeding the many ducks.
