Mills River Parks & Recreation

06/12/2026

🚨 Movie in the Park Cancelled Tonight 🚨

Due to the Severe Thunderstorm Warning and for the safety of our guests, tonight's showing of Zootopia 2 has been cancelled.

Please check back for updates regarding a possible reschedule date.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe! ⛈️🌩️🍿

06/12/2026

Exciting progress is happening at Mills River Park!

We’re happy to announce that partial access to the North Loop area is now open. Visitors can once again enjoy:
• River access at two designated locations
• The ADA-accessible fishing pier
• The kayak/canoe launch
• The gravel parking area
• A portion of the North Loop Trail

Please note that the trail is currently open as an out-and-back route only. The full loop is not yet accessible, as construction continues on the eastern half of the trail.

As restoration efforts continue, we ask everyone to stay on designated paths and use marked access points only. Please do not cross safety fencing or silt fencing. Several areas are being restored with temporary vegetation to prevent erosion, and permanent seeding is planned for this fall. Foot traffic in these areas can damage young plants and slow the recovery process.

While there is still work to be done, we're excited to welcome visitors back to this portion of the park and appreciate your patience as improvements continue. Temporary or intermittent closures may still occur, so be sure to follow our social media pages for the latest updates.

Thank you for helping us protect these restoration areas and for supporting the continued recovery and improvement of Mills River Park!

06/11/2026

Mills River Park is excited to announce that we are hosting MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run!

Calling all young athletes ages 7–14! ⚾

Get ready to showcase your baseball and softball skills at the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition at Mills River Park!

🏃 Test your speed
⚾ Show off your pitching accuracy
💥 Crush it at the plate

This FREE event gives boys and girls the opportunity to compete, advance through MLB's official skills competition, and even earn a chance to compete at higher levels on the road to the MLB World Series!

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Mills River Park
👦👧 Ages 7–14

🕘 Event Schedule:
• Ages 7–8: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Ages 9–10: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Ages 11–12: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Ages 13–14: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

✅ Registration is required. Click here:
https://pitchhitrun2026.leagueapps.com/events/5030052-mills-river-park

Tag a parent, coach, or young athlete who should be there! ⚾🏆

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06/08/2026

What a great first day of summer camps in the park! 🎾🐞Tennis and Science Camp are off to a fantastic start, and the kids had a blast. More camp weeks later this summer are still open, so if you'd like your kiddo to join us for a week of fun, learning, and adventure, click here for more information and registration details!

https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog

06/08/2026

Looking for something fun to do tonight? 🐾
Join your local Girl Scout troop to make dog and cat toys for a great cause! All ages are welcome. Come craft, have fun, and help pets in need! 🐶🐱💚

🐾✨ Calling all animal lovers and crafty creators!
Join us for a FREE evening of fun at Mills River Park as we make handmade toys for local shelter pets waiting for their forever homes. 🐶🐱💕

🧵 All supplies included
📍 Willow Oak Picnic Shelter at Mills River Park
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ Choose 5 PM or 6 PM

Help us make tails wag while supporting local animal shelters alongside the Mills River Middle School Girl Scout troop! ❤️

Register now before spots fill up:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog

06/07/2026

We have 2 spots open for Tennis Camp next week! Sign up here:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxNDA5ODk=

Looking for a summer camp idea? We have an option!
Registration now open!
Click below to register:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog

06/02/2026

The Hickory Shelter Restrooms at Mills River Park are closed for maintenance. They will reopen on 6/3/2026 at 9 a.m.