One of my FAVORITE running spots in North Carolina. Hidden gem. Particularly nice on a summer…read moremorning. Extensive trails that go for miles and pretty water too!

I was visiting the area and looking for a place to get in a run. There was ample parking,…read morewell-marked trail signage, and scenic, peaceful views. There were other people out on the trails too, but they weren't crowded. I would go back if in the area again.

This is a pretty and very shaded park and trailway. I checked this out with a friend recently for…read morethe first time and really enjoyed it. We went close to sunset so it got pretty dark fast but it was still very peaceful. It was really like walking through a forest. I felt like I wasn't in Charlotte anymore. It was a nice getaway. The trails are well marked and you can choose your adventure and go different ways or simply sit by the water and relax. I would go back here again!!

Very nice preserve. I enjoyed hiking the trails that went around the ponds. The Wetland Trail to…read morethe Beach Walk Trail. There were ducks, beaver dams, turtles and other birds. The Hoyt Hinson trail had some old plantation remnants in the woods. We hiked most of the trails. There is a parking lot that's isn't very large but we were able to find a parking spot.

We were looking for a trail close to home and found Lookout Park Walking Path via Trailhead Park on…read moreAllTrails. You can actually drive to this park if that's more your speed. It's a really nice park with a disc golf course, soccer fields, etc. You can walk right down to the lake too and there's a very small beach. This was my favorite part. There was almost no one else there when we were there on a weekend. The trail itself was nice. If you're looking for a hilly walk in Charlotte, this is probably the steepest we've done right in Charlotte.

They got the name right with this one - the park has a great view of the lake and has some larger…read moreclearings for picnicking and enjoying nature. The trail from here up to Trailhead is still open. There are picnic tables with a view and grill, a large parking lot, open space with a soccer field and even a structure with bathrooms. I loved the view of the lake. [Review 13060 overall, 377 of 2020.]

One of my favorite places for a walk. Love the farmers market, decorations at Christmas. Great…read morefamily spot.

Beautiful park. Come sit read or walk. Very peaceful. Love coming here. Always a friendly face and…read moreget conversations with a stranger. People are very nice in this small town. You will see the Belmont police patrolling several times down the street believe me you are safe LOL. There is a high playground for the kids. Across the street are many restaurants and shops including steakhouse bars and coffee shops. Highly recommended this beautiful park.

Closed and locked up for the coronavirus pandemic but otherwise will reopen for the season soon…read moreenough. One of Tega Cay's oldest parks, it sits at the end of one of the longest peninsulas of the town. The park features playground and picnic sites that are directly on the lake as well as covered picnic shelters, restrooms and a beautiful scenic overlook. Friday nights are when the Carolina Show Ski Team puts on their free waterski shows. Note that parking is by permit only and the permits are not free. There's also no walking here from anywhere other than very nearby as no public transport visits this deep into Tega Cay. [Review 13069 overall, 386 of 2020.]

Windjammer park is one of the most beautiful and accessible parks in the area. To start things off,…read morethere are a couple beaches scattered throughout the peninsula along with some docks too. There is a pavilion with benches too which can make for some scenic picnics. In the summer, the park can get pretty busy but nothing unbearable as there is plenty of space. Make sure to be careful with parking as you need a Tega Cay parking pass and sometimes police will make rounds. The main attraction of the park is the sunset during the summer. Towards the back of the park, there are plenty of benches and swings that overlook most of Lake Wylies. As the sun sets, there is a perfect angle that makes for an amazing view. All in all, this park is worth a visit and makes for a fun, cheap outing.

Beautiful serene park…read more Nice little pond on this side Can take a walk back onto woods and it's a bit swampy after hard rain. Very shaded. Would not walk back there alone just to be careful. Cross country high schools use this park . Fishing Some people leave trash which is disappointing

McAlpine Creek Park has long been one of my favorite places to bring my small dog and meet up with…read morefriends who also have small dogs. The park itself is beautiful, and the small dog area has been a valuable resource for the community. Unfortunately, my recent experiences have raised serious concerns about safety and irresponsible pet owners. On multiple occasions, people have brought large dogs into the small dog area despite the posted size limits and have refused to leave when concerns were raised. There have also been situations where dogs were clearly out of control, frightening other dogs and upsetting both pets and their owners, while the owners did little or nothing to intervene. What is especially frustrating is that these situations are often met with hostility. Rather than acknowledging that their dog may be too large for the area or behaving inappropriately, some owners become argumentative and confrontational. Today, when I arrived, there was already tension from an earlier incident that I did not witness, with people yelling at each other. One of the more bizarre and disturbing experiences involved a grown woman standing outside the entrance shouting obscenities, barking, and yelling at the dogs through the fence before entering the park. Her behavior was so erratic that another visitor stepped in because she said she was concerned the woman might kick one of the dogs. It is bizarre and difficult to believe that these kinds of incidents continue to happen at a dog park. Most people are there simply to enjoy time with their pets, and if visitors behaved respectfully and managed their animals appropriately, many of these conflicts could be avoided. The vast majority of visitors just want a safe and enjoyable place for their dogs to play. However, the lack of enforcement and responsible ownership has become a serious issue, and after several negative experiences in a short period of time, I no longer feel as safe here as I once did. I hope greater attention is given to enforcing the rules and keeping the small dog area welcoming for everyone.

I'm surprised that this park is not already on the Yelp map as it's massive and it's well utilized…read more According to the website, the official name is "Gaston County Park at Dallas" and it is operated by the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department. At 100 acres, it is large and it is definitely diverse. There are three lighted softball fields and one little league field. They have four covered shelters (two large, two smaller), there are a bunch of equestrian facilities (don't ask me how any of that works) with a show ring and 124 horse stalls. Playground, restrooms, amphitheater, three stocked lacks, a walking track, jogging trails and six lighted tennis courts. There was some sort of baseball competition going on when I stopped by today. One of the fields was in use by a girls softball team and there was a pretty big crowd. To access that area, there was a $5 parking charge but the rest of the park is free. Neat space! [Review 11896 overall, 1678 of 2019.]

Biggerstaff Dallas Park is really a nice park to visit!!!! They have a dark park, fishing area, a…read moregravel walking track & a little gym on the property. They even have a rescue shelter for animals on the property and a Senior Citizen building nearby for people 50 & over! Go check them out! They have loads of things to do at the Senior Citizen building. Monday at 3 pm is Bingo!!!

This is a very large park and it was fabulous to have a spot to walk around and enjoy some nature…read morein this part of the Charlotte suburbs. Lots of features and sporting venues including - two beach volleyball courts - two synthetic turf fields - one softball/multi purpose field - five tennis courts - two pickleball courts - a nine-hole disc golf course - three picnic shelters - four outdoor handball/practice courts - three horseshoe pits - children's playground; - paved walking path - one mile nature trail Some of the tennis courts and shelters are available for reservation through the city's Recreation department. There is a restroom facility here that was very useful and surprisingly clean. And yes, it is a veterans memorial park with a number of statues, sculptures and memorials to those who have served in the military. [Review 306 of 2024 - 3562 in North Carolina - 21340 overall]