J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex tournament guide
Wilson, North Carolina · 3238 Corbett Ave, Elm City, NC 27822
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Wilson lists four Little League-size baseball/fastpitch fields here, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (4 Little League-size baseball/fastpitch softball fields: three premier fields and Southern Bank Stadium (City of Wilson).)
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Quick facts
- 4 Little League-size baseball/fastpitch fields: three premier fields plus Southern Bank Stadium, a small replica of Wilson's historic Fleming Stadium (City of Wilson).
- The stadium seats about 450 in the grandstand and 500 more on the outfield berm (City of Wilson).
- Batting cages and a wall-ball area at the baseball complex; an all-children's playground and splash pad elsewhere in the park (City of Wilson).
- No pets are allowed anywhere in the complex (City of Wilson).
- Hotels in Wilson are 11-16 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
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Hotels near J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilson
2806 Wolf Trap Dr, Wilson, NC 27896 · about 11 min / 4.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilson-Downtown by IHG
2308 Montgomery Drive, Wilson, NC 27893 · about 11 min / 4.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilson
4915 Hayes Pl W, Wilson, NC 27893 · about 16 min / 7.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Places to eat near J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
The Original Parker's Barbecue
2514 US Hwy 301 S, Wilson, NC 27896 · about 12 min drive
Wilson's Eastern Carolina barbecue institution since 1946: chopped barbecue and fried chicken with scratch-made sides and hushpuppies, open seven days. Cash or check only (ATM on site) (Parker's).
Official pagePacking notes
- North Carolina summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; keep rain gear handy and expect lightning delays. Spring and fall evenings can turn cool.
Sources
- City of Wilson Parks & Recreation: J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex (3238 Corbett Avenue, Elm City, NC 27822; 4 Little League baseball size/fast-pitch softball size fields; baseball complex with batting cages, three premier baseball/softball fields, a wall ball area and a championship stadium, Southern Bank Stadium, a smaller replica of Fleming Stadium seating around 450 in its grandstand and 500 on the outfield berm; the complex hosts baseball tournaments each year; Cannon Hinnant Miracle League Field; 8 full-size soccer fields; all-children's playground and splash pad; picnic shelters with restrooms; no pets allowed)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More North Carolina guides: all 38 North Carolina complexes.