TOWN OF MILLS RIVER BALL FIELD CONSTRUCTION

MILLS RIVER, North Carolina – The Town of Mills River is breaking ground next week on its
newest addition to Mills River Park, its first ballfield. The field is designed to accommodate
users from t-ball to adults; with moveable bases and a portable pitchers mound, users of all
ages and abilities will have a chance to enjoy the new field.
Last month Town Council approved a contract with Carolina Specialties in the amount of
$424,000. The project includes the field, fencing, dugouts, and seating areas. Construction is
expected to begin later this month and should be completed by the fall of 2020.
Generous support of the community helped make this project a reality. In particular, Mitch
Gaither, Brian Rose, and Kirby Johnson of Flavor First Growers and Packers, a local produce
grower and packaging operation in Mills River, donated $100,000 towards this project.
A special thank you also goes out to current and previous members of Town Council and the
Town’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee as well as the Mills River Recreation
Foundation for their support.
Please join the Town in the groundbreaking for this project next Wednesday, February 12,
2020 at 11:00 am. The park is located at 124 Town Center Drive in Mills River.