The Town of Clayton announced on Apr. 1 a range of free, family-friendly activities available during the upcoming Spring Break for Johnston County Public Schools, which runs from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. The town is encouraging families to explore local parks, participate in outdoor adventures, and discover new experiences close to home.
These activities are designed to be accessible without cost and do not require families to travel far. Clayton Community Park at 1075 Amelia Church Road features a modern playground built with funds from the 2019 Parks and Recreation Bond. East Clayton Community Park at 1774 Glen Laurel Road offers Harmony Playground, an inclusive space for children of all abilities. Other parks such as Municipal Park and East Clayton Dog Park provide additional opportunities for recreation.
A new StoryWalk feature at East Clayton Community Park presents “The Not-So Great Outdoors” by Madeline Kloepper along a trail where each stop reveals a page of the story. The Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse also provides a four-mile scenic trail suitable for walking or biking.
Families can also explore public art through the town’s Sculpture Trail for 2026-2027, which includes interactive installations throughout downtown and local parks. Information about these exhibits is available at TownofClaytonNC.org/SculptureTrail.
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is currently operating from its temporary location at 446 East Second Street due to ongoing renovations but will soon move back to its main facility at 100 South Church Street. Upcoming changes include moving library programs primarily to The Clayton Center starting April 9 and closing the library to the public on April 20 as part of the transition process. Before this closure, visitors can check out activity kits, lawn games, puzzles, seeds from the Seed Library, and more resources intended for home use.
Residents are encouraged to use their library cards for digital resources such as eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, magazines, newspapers, and online learning tools via ClaytonLibraryNC.org/DigitalMedia.
