Park Facilities

The Town of Mount Olive's park facilities (Westbrook & Nelson Street) are available to groups and citizens to reserve for family gatherings, group parties, picnics, meetings, or other events. We do not allow Political, Religious or Fund Raising Activities in the parks. Our Parks are smoke and alcohol free.

Park reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee is required. For additional information or to see if a specific date is available, contact Sherry Davis at 919-658-9539 ext. 106. Payment must be received the Thursday before the event. At this time we do not have the capability to accept credit or debit cards. We accept cash, check or money orders. Please make payable to the Town of Mount Olive. If you may make payments in person at 114 East James Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365 or mail to the Town of Mount Olive, Attn: Sherry Davis, P.O. Box 939, Mount Olive, NC 28365.

Park Reservations costs are as follows: 

Less than 50 people:

Mount Olive Address - No Charge

Non-Mount Olive Address - $35.00

 

More than 50 people:

$50.00 Charge regardless of address

 

Our Train Depot was renovated in 2008 and provides a perfect meeting spot for residents of all ages, community events and training.  The address is 110 West Main Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365. You must make reservations by contacting Sherry Davis at 919-658-9539 Ext. 1 or via email at: secretary@townofmountolivenc.com. Non-Profit Organizations can use the Train Depot once per month at no cost. There is a liability waiver on our Train Depot tab under community. You must be out of the Train Depot by 11:00 P.M. The same rules as mentioned above also apply to the Train Depot.

Payment must be received the Thursday before the event. At this time we do not have the capability to accept credit or debit cards. We accept cash, check or money orders. Please make payable to the Town of Mount Olive. You may make payments in person at 114 East James Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365 or mail to the Town of Mount Olive, Attn: Sherry Davis, P.O. Box 939, Mount Olive, NC 28365. Train Depot payments can be paid all at once or split up with pre-arranged payments.

 

Train Depot deposit refund checks will be mailed out the week following the event.

 

The cost to rent the depot is as follows:

$300.00 Deposit (Refundable if everything checks out after the event)

$200.00 for up to 5 hours (non-refundable) (Unless the event is cancelled prior

due to unforeseen circumstances.)

 

We also have Daughtry Field for our Youth Baseball and Soccer. The field has two baseball diamonds and a regulation size soccer field. We own the gymnasium at the Carver Cultural Center where we have basketball, pickleball and other activities. Both the gym and Daughtry Field rentals must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director. No rental can override a Parks and Recreation activity or event.

Fees are as follows:

Carver Cultural Center Gym - $30 per hour - Staff must be present. Director must have a 48-hour notice in order to staff the event. Fee and waiver forms must be turned into the Parks and Recreation Department 48 hours in advance. 

Daughtry Field - $30 per hour.  Fee and waiver must be turned into the Parks and Recreation Department 48 hours in advance. 

Pickle Train Rental - Please contact director Josh Phillips at 919-738-2602 for the different options. 

 

Contact Info

Sherry Davis
114 East James Street
919-658-9539 ext. 106
secretary@townofmountolivenc.com

Josh Phillips
114 East James Street
919-658-9538 ext. 110
jphillips@townofmountolivenc.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation to use a picnic shelter in the parks?

Yes, you will need a reservation to reserve a shelter at either Westbrook or Nelson Street Parks.

Locations

Westbrook Park
210 Westbrook Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365

Westbrook Park has two Picnic Shelters and a Gazebo. The large Shelter has 7 picnic Tables and The Small Shelter has 4. There are grills available for use. There are restrooms on premises. Kids World Playground is located at this park.

Nelson Street Park
358 Nelson Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365

Nelson Street Park has three Picnic Shelters and a Restroom Facility. There is also a basketball court.

Daughtry Field
175 Daughtry Field Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365

Daughtry Field has a large and a small baseball field. There are restrooms and a concession stand.

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