This is a great park that's secluded from the city. It has great walking trails if you want to get…read morein some exercise on the regular, but it also has fields for sports if you're interested in doing that. (For what it's worth, I'm not sure how you go about reserving the fields as I've never done it, but I'm sure calling Parks and Recreation could lead you in the right direction...) I'd go as far as saying this is probably the best park in Gaston County.

Great place to go and sit and read in quiet for a while. Or even pack a picnic for the family and…read morealso take a while around the beautiful man made lake. Make sure to look out for the bald eagles and turtles!

The park is very, very nice! There was a dog park created within the last year that I believe is a…read moregreat addition the park! However, two of the gates won't close properly, dog poop was left behind (some people can't follow directions), and I saw two cigarette butts near a bench! It's sad that adults expect children to follow directions, yet they can't follow directions themselves....I mean they choose not to follow directions. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with the set up and will definitely bring my pet here again. We were also the only family at the dog park.

First off, this part of the park is FREE. My two boys loved this park and had a ball for almost an…read morehour. They were able to run and burn off so much energy. We were going to go to the pool area but it seems like it never opened. So we stayed in the free part of the park and enjoyed ourselves. After the boys were finished, we changed out of the wet clothes and took three trips around on the train. The boys also loved the ride and for only $1 each person, it was a bargain. Once we got back in the car, the boys immediately were knocked out. I can see why families would enjoy coming here.

I'm a fan of this excellent park. First off, it's Gastonia's first park. It's located not too far…read morefrom the downtown area which makes it a good spot for a picnic lunch. At 18.5 acres, it's a nice spot with some tall shade trees and some wide open space. I am particularly impressed by the miniature railroad thing they have going on. While it was not running this afternoon, it looked like a whole lot of fun for kids and for the parents who are bringing them here. Permanent restroom building, picnic shelters, gazebo and huge playground, lighted concrete basketball court, water pad and a concession area. There is a ton of parking. [Review 11890 overall, 1672 of 2019.]

Adjacent to the Lowell Community Center, this park has a 2-5 year old playground, swings, a toddler…read moreswing, an ADA accessible swing, a covered shelter, an outdoor basketball court, picnic tables, park benches, a Little Free Library, and on-site parking. The park is in good shape and the playground looks to be in good repair. [Review 12590 overall, 2382 of 2019.]

This outdoor camp features a number of opportunities to get outdoors and hang out. I did not see…read moreany active features - there did not seem to be a ballfield or a playground though they have a small trail and a gazebo under the trees. The main features are that there are some kitchen facilities and picnic spots. At least one picnic shelter is covered and screened. The firepit looks like it's great for social distancing. Much of the park is paved and there are wheelchair ramps about. [Review 13737 overall, 1057 of 2020, number 2514 in North Carolina.]

Lovely park in Stanley that has a number of features for sporting activities. Lighted baseball…read morefields, picnic shelters, a large fenced-in playground area and basketball courts that seem to double as cornhole courts. I found a really nice walking path that looped around the park. Very nice. Lots of parking and some shade here at there. [Review 14250 overall, 1573 of 2020, number 2685 in North Carolina.]

Wish there was an additional fence between the water area and the play ground, but otherwise great!read more

Bradley Center and Park seems like quite the spot for recreational activity in Gastonia. Hosting…read moreprograms like cheerleading, martial arts, tennis leagues and disc golf, there's a lot going on. There is a large 15,058 square foot community center that includes a college-sized basketball court and seating for up to 350! The large park was built in 1977 and is dedicated to the late Mayor Roland E. Bradley. Outside, lighted multi-purpose ball field, eight lighted tennis courts, two concrete basketball courts, two large picnic shelters, a playground and a sprawling 18-hold disc golf course. Much of those facilities is available for rental. [Review 11894 overall, 1676 of 2019.]

Awesome staff and great friendly regulars. Great place to play Table Tennis if you are up to the…read morechallenge. Come join us.

A definite upgrade from whatever the Parks Department does, this seven year-old park is chiefly…read morefunded by the Gastonia Optimist Club. The land has been donated to the city and the Club also raised money from the public for the park. The City provided the engineering and labor, though. A paved sidewalk around the area that includes a large playground (handicapped accessible!), picnic grove, flagpole and picnic shelter. The playground features some different climbing and playing equipment that I've not seen in many other playgrounds. There is street parking. [Review 13720 overall, 1040 of 2020, number 2497 in North Carolina.]

This was a strange little park. From what we saw, it was a…read moresmall area with beautiful greenery and lots of benches and covered tables. It looked lovely for a calm walk. However, the playground was the part I couldn't quite wrap my mind around. It follows the newer trend of rope and metal playgrounds and had no slides, tunnels, bridges, or anything else that a good old fashioned park has. The sign said for ages 2-12, but my 2 year old found nothing he could play on or reach on his own. So, this park is good for a nice stroll, but I wouldn't recommend the playground for small children.