Address

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
301 S. Goldsboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 6161
Wilson, NC 27894

Directions

Google map directions to the Whirligig Park

The park is located in Historic Downtown Wilson which is 50 miles from Raleigh, four hours from Asheville, NC, and two short hours from the eastern coast line. The community is served by Interstate I-95, US-301, US-264 and I-795.

Parking

There is free public parking on Goldsboro Street just a little past the Whirligig Park and there is additional parking along Douglas Street.

Contact

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

252-360-4150

Whirligig Park Museum

252-674-1352

Visitor Tips

• Every Saturday in late April to August, the Pavilion hosts the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market.
• As the sun goes down start looking for the red stars that are stamped on the pathway around the perimeter of the park. Those are marked for best reflective viewing of Whirligigs.
• Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash, please clean up after them!
• Group tours are available, please download and submit a Group Tour Request Form or email whirligigpark@wilsonnc.org for any questions.

For more info about field trips please view our Kinetic Connections page.

Located just across the street Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, the Whirligig Park Museum & Gift Shop is a treasure trove of history and creativity. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, the museum pays homage to the brilliant mind of Vollis Simpson, featuring an array of his original whirligigs, from grand, towering creations to intricate tabletop pieces. Dive into his world with a video kiosk detailing his fascinating story and explore the timeline of the park project. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop, where you can find unique whirligig park merchandise, books, and charming items from historic downtown Wilson.