I found a trail at this park on AllTrails and it looked nice so we decided to check it out…read more The beginning of the trail was really nice. It goes through a wooded area and down to the river. Then the trail suddenly becomes a disc golf course. Now the disc golf course seemed really nice, but I wouldn't recommend hiking a disc golf course. You're just in the way if people are playing. There's a nice lake later in the course. Overall, I'd recommend it for disc golf or maybe just to hang out at, but I wouldn't recommend walking through the disc golf course like AllTrails recommends.

On our park tour of the city we landed at Idlewild Road Park. This park is amazing. We only visited…read morethe playground area but loved it. The playground equipment is so cool. They have a bunch of really nice pieces I have never seen before. The playground is also huge. There is so many different areas to choose from. The only bad part is one piece of equipment isn't safe. My nephew decided to play incorrectly on the 4 person see saw piece and his foot got scraped up pretty bad. Make sure that your kids don't try to ride/sit/stand on the middle piece of the see saw. There were two groups grilling out at two different shelters close to the playground. They both surrounded the playground. The one thing that impressed me the most was how clean the restroom was. The restroom is super close to the playground too which is very convenient. This park is kinda far from me but I will definitely make the trip out here for the nibblings. Idlewild Road Park 10512 Idlewild Rd Matthews, NC 28105 Tuesday December 31, 2019

This is a small park that is rather "passive" in that there is no playground, ball field or walking…read morepath. Instead, it is an open grass area with some shade trees and a couple of benches. It's a nice spot to sit and enjoy nature, if you can tune out the traffic and buses going by on West Fourth. The park is named for a long time Charlotte resident who worked to improve the redeveloping Third and Fourth wards and who passed in 2017. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/article163773833.html There is street parking. [Review 13442 overall, 761 of 2020.]

One of my favorites spots! Right across/down the street from Frazier Park, it's a very very small…read morearea with flowers and about 5 benches! Great for yoga or meditation in the spring and summer months. It's quiet and quite beautiful.

Sooooo not too much to really say about this park as it is really somewhere to come if you live in…read morethe neighborhood and just want to take your furry companion out for a short walk - or even get some fresh air! This park is maybe about a 10-20 min walk to the front and back as it is not very big. There is a small garden near one of the entrances depending on where you enter which was really nice. There is also some benches in the middle of the park if you should need to rest your feet. My dog and I came here because I never came to this park before and it was ok. There was a young man playing frisbee with his dog in an open area that I thought was a really cool idea. Since this park is located off of a main road with a really cool neighborhood restaurant nearby - there was a few people walking around (not much). Overall, if your looking for a short walk or an open field to play with your dog - this would be the place for you.

Independence Park is one of the most centrally located of the many parks inside Charlotte proper…read more It's surrounded by the rather affluent neighborhood of Elizabeth (which often makes me assume it's called Elizabeth Park). Directly bordering it are several houses and a neighborhood on one end progressing through a few schools and churches until it reaches its end at the CPCC football/soccer complex. In winter it's relatively empty and in disrepair. Don't expect a beautiful experience. However, I believe the last few warm months have led to early blooms of beautiful pink camellia flowers throughout my favorite side of the park tucked into the neighborhoods. There are basketball courts, a baseball field and soccer field and two tennis courts here. Not to mention a few "Story Walks" that cater to children encouraging a walk-and-read-along through the park. The new-looking playground is nothing like what I played on as a kid and requires great strength, coordination and a bit of endurance. Seems fun but I fell off... There's also, last but not least, a Little Free Library box just for kids. The park is free of course. It's bisected by a road about halfway that requires you to cross the street (no tunnel or bridge) and the snaking paths don't make it especially good as a self-contained running space. In the warmer months I imagine it picks up with crowds hitting the picnic tables and grilling out. Parking will probably be sparse then but early winter is not a bad time.

This three acre square park is in the NoDa neighborhood though it's quite far from the socializing…read moreand bars and restaurants NoDa is known for. The park has a full-court basketball court, a very large multi-purpose field that already has a baseball diamond laid out. There is also a large picnic shelter with grills. The large playground is great for the little ones as there is some shade and it's a good distance from the roadways. A walking trail circumnavigates the park. It was a nice walk this afternoon. Street parking is available. [Review 14488 overall, 1814 of 2020, number 2740 in North Carolina.]

Crooked creek park is a great park for the family and sport events . This place is huge . Park is…read morealways nice and clean , not to mention the 4 baseball fields the pickle ball courts (almost fully installed ) a work out area , water park for kids , nature trails .

Thanks to the GPS, I was able to find this massive park that is buried deep down a curvy road and…read morebehind a residential neighborhood. But here it is and there is a lot going on here. First off, the dog park is amazing. Huge with lots of space, separated areas for small and large dogs, agility play equipment, benches and the like. You must have a city dog license and it seems that access to the park is using an RF tag to open the gate. Nearby, an ADA compliant playground, fitness equipment and a disc golf course. And that's just half the park. On the other side, a regular playground with a splashpag, picnic shelters, a massive baseball/softball complex and walking trails and a mountain bike trail. Huge parking area. Many of the fields are lighted. And there is a public restroom near the playground. Wow! [Review 16906 overall - 3233 in North Carolina - 422 of 2022.]

I really like Hornets Nest Park. It's a super cute and well maintained park that's part of the…read moreMecklenburg County Park and Recreation system. There's so much to do here for all ages and activity levels. I personally go mainly for the tennis courts, and my review is mostly based on that experience. I play with a beginner tennis group there every Thursday, and the tennis area is great. There are a ton of courts in the back of the park, maybe around 10 or more, so it never feels overcrowded. There's also plenty of parking, which makes it really convenient. I recently reserved a court through the Mecklenburg County app, and the process was super easy. It was only about $5 an hour, and I heard they'll let you rebook or refund you if it rains, which is a nice touch. The entire park feels very clean, safe, and welcoming. There are bathrooms nearby, walking and hiking areas, places to bring your dogs, and other sports areas too. I've seen people playing frisbee golf and just enjoying the park in general. It's one of those parks where you can really spend the whole day doing different activities. I live in the NoDa area, and it's only about 15 minutes away from me, so it's definitely worth the drive. I would absolutely recommend this park, especially if you play tennis because there are plenty of courts and the atmosphere is really nice.

Hornets Nest park is great for all ages. All ways clean. The timer on the obstacle course does work…read morebut the smaller kids still had fun. The pond is usually stocked with catch and release fish. There are activity buildings, baseball fields, a dirt bike track, there's something for everyone!

(From June 2023)…read more Another downtown park in Charlotte that gives those exquisite views and feels of the Uptown Charlotte area. There's bridges, lakes, fountains, and some buildings that partially comprise the skyline. I'd give it 5 stars if it was better well-kept with the cleanliness. Fortunately it's not as severe as my experience with First Ward Park. Make sure you feed the ducks when you're here! Quack Quack!

I personally love coming to this park. It is near my office building and it's a great place to come…read morefor break, lunch, or just to get some fresh air. The pond is beautiful and the walkways are also very nice and spacious. I enjoy watching the ducks in the water and the view of the city in the background. This is also a great place to take family photos or engagement photos. Prom photos as well. I highly recommend visiting the next time you need to go for a walk through uptown.

Its a nice park bit there are a lot of unhoused neighbors around. Kids were able to play for a…read morewhile but the bathrooms were locked in the middle of the day.

Made our way to this park during their shout festival. Everything was closing up since it was 8 pm,…read morebut there were plenty of things to do. They have seesaw for the kids, a spider web jungle gym, exercise equipment, restrooms, a huge field, and seating locations for everyone. This park offers a lot more of play options for kids and great location. Even though it was nighttime, you were still able to see and have a great time.