This is a great park with lots of winding trails - some paved, some gravel. Pavilions for picnics…read moreand barbecues, a restroom, great place to take dogs. Beautiful scenery and lots of birds.

Love this playground for kids of ages 2-6 is awesome…read more Fun rock climbing, nets, and slides for all. Clean restrooms and picnic tables. Awesome walking trails Great parking

Nice close place Worth short drive and easy walk and was…read moreable to bring kids or older parents

Really beautiful place. The admission was $5 per adult, and it was well worth it. There were other…read morevisitors, but it wasn't overwhelming. The gentleman who helped us was very kind and gave us a map of the trail and grounds. There are picnic tables and benches around. The trail is very easy to walk. There are steps along the way. I have a bad knee, but nothing was very strenuous. The trail is lined with a creek that makes it's way to the falls. There are two different spots to have different views and take photos. I found being here very peaceful. The weather was a bit chilly and very windy otherwise I would've loved to sit there longer. Really important bit of info..... there are no restrooms available so use the facilities somewhere if you need to before arriving. I would recommend visiting! It's been on my list for a while.

10-5-24 The…read morehighlight of my trip to Hendersonville was coming here to Jump Off Rock. It is a free parking with free parking as well. It has a beautiful observation area where on a clear day you can see all the neighboring cities and states. After we tried on of the three trails. They aren't easy but we did it! Felt a sense of accomplishment. It was an enjoyable time where you can enjoy the scenery and nature. Definitely will return on our next trip to Hendersonville.

This weekend, my family and I decided to explore Jump Off Rock in North Carolina since the weather…read morewas nice. Jump Off Rock--located about 15 minutes from Hendersonville, NC--is a scenic overlook of Western North Carolina with three easy hiking trails, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a sunny day. There is complimentary parking, easy-to-follow trails that are hiker-friendly for all ages, benches to enjoy the scenic outlook, and wheelchair accessibility. Once my family arrived, we enjoyed the magnificent view of the Western North Carolina mountain range, taking photos of the scenery and personal selfies together. There is a drawing of the mountain range that identifies which mountains you are looking at. I found this very helpful since I could finally put names to the mountains in front of my eyes. After admiring the amazing view, we took the three hikes Jump Off Rock offers. The trails are fairly easy, ranging from 0.25 to 1 mile. They are easy to access, located on the left and right sides of the parking lot. The paths are simple to follow and not too dangerous for occasional hikers and their furry friends. While we were there, my family and I saw two deer on the path, which was really cool. Altogether, the three trails took us around 30 minutes at an average pace. Just a quick note--there are no restrooms or portable toilets at Jump Off Rock. I recommend stopping in Hendersonville or at a gas station before making your journey. If it's a nice day or you just want to get out of the house, I highly recommend visiting Jump Off Rock to enjoy the scenic overlook of the Western North Carolina mountain range and reconnect with nature.

Very nice place. You'll see chickens, goats, and even friendly cat here. Friendly and polite staff…read more Definitely worth taking a tour of the house. Very interesting!

Nice historic property, informative self tour of the property. Chickens and goats! You can go visit…read morethe lady goats and brush and pet them. Pretty nice place with friendly volunteers to give you the details of the historic property. All the lovely goats are descendants of Mrs Sandbergs Goats!!!

Easy and beautiful, I hate that it's a little drive for us…read more The leaves are amazing this time of year

On a not-quite-hot day that was a bit humid, this was a bit of a workout for someone like me who…read moredoesn't hike much. A level parking lot with restrooms, I left the van there and followed a family carting a cooler, a baby stroller and a bunch of towels. I figured that if they could do it then I sure could. And then they peeled off at the level part and I started up the hill. There's a sign with a warning that it's steep. I ignored the sign at my own peril and climbed up to the view point. Totally worth it. It's quiet other than the sound of crashing water and a few birds in the distance. The view of Triple Falls is amazing. Not an easy climb - I would say this is "moderate plus" because of the incline. It is somewhat smooth but not wheelchair capable and there's a definite risk of slipping on the climb back down. [Review 20013 overall - 3454 in North Carolina - 988 of 2023.]

Jackson Park is pretty cool and pretty expansive. Multiple soccer and baseball fields. Basket ball…read morecourts and tons of tennis courts. At least two playground areas with picnic tables. We'll groomed and clean - didn't see one piece of trash. Looked like there were some bike trails too. Great place to stop with your kids to tire them out. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all.

My family and I decided to spend a weekend in North Carolina. Since we enjoy the outdoors we…read moredecided to spend a part of our time hiking. We went to Little Bradley Falls, located in Saluda, North Carolina. Due to a wildfire that happened a couple of years back some of the trials are restricted for hikers. However, you are still able to see Little Bradley Falls and explore the surrounding area. The trail is pet and kid friendly, with designated paths, so you do not have to worry about getting lost. The parking lot is more of "pull of the side of the road" style parking. It was tight, but I was able to park my SUV. Although the majority of Little Bradley Falls trail was closed, the rest of the trail was well kept, and you could visibly see the park staff was working on reopening the damaged trail. The waterfall was beautiful, there is an observation area where you can see the majestic waterfall, perfect for photos. Although the trail was well cleared, one dangerous part is you have to climb over rocks in the river to get to the other side of the trail. It wasn't that difficult, but should be considered when planning your hike to Little Bradley Falls. If you are in the Saldua North Carolina area, or want to take an easy hike with the family, I would definitely recommend taking a look into Little Bradley Falls. I hope to return in the future to complete the other trailhead that is adjacent from Little Bradley Falls.

Short trail with a beautiful waterfall at the end…read more Drive: 1.5hour drive from Charlotte Parking: the location on the google map doesn't take you to a parking lot. We arrived at the entrance of a side trail. Parking is available on the side street. Trail: about a 30 -45 mins trail but it is very tricky Overall, I enjoyed the short hike. The waterfall at the end was definitely worth the trip. Highly recommend a visit. 5/5

The first time I visited this greenway, I loved it. I was visiting my mother and happened upon it…read more At the time, I had brought my own water, so I didn't realize there were no water fountains. This past time, I needed the restroom and could not believe there weren't any bathrooms! I was desperate and asked several different people who pointed me in different directions to the parks associated with the trail. Each time, the bathrooms were locked. It was awful! I also didn't bring water, and that was a big mistake. I live in a place with trails like this that all have water fountains and restrooms, so I take it for granted that trails have facilities. This time I ended up going to a church and begging a woman to let me in...thankfully she did, but it was after being desperate for about 45 minutes. I would only return with an empty bladder and with my own water packs so as not to become dehydrated. Also, it could have been because it was the holidays (29 December 2022), but the trails were far less maintained this time. There was a lot of litter, signs of homeless encampments, and debris. At one point, the trail was not accessible due to ice and flooding but there was no sign indicating it was closed ahead. It's still a lovely greenway and has emergency pulls to use if needed.

Great place to walk and enjoy nature on a paved trail. End to end is about 4 miles, but there are…read moreopportunities to branch off onto dirt trails. We ya well maintained and perfectly safe for the whole family. There are areas that are prone to flooding, so be prepared during rain season.

It makes me sad to see all of the liter at this park. Everytime I walk my dog I am always picking…read more up trash. None of the rules posted are enforced. The soccer nets are torn. The metal stands are broken. The Parks Commission needs to do much better. Families, kids, all of us deserve to enjoy a nice safe clean park. Someone .....please help!! ​​

If you need a kid's playground desperately. There is one…read more Careful!!! The padding is deceiving, it's a thin layer over a poured cement floor. So if your kid falls, it might be a hospital ride. Our daughter was on the monkey bars and fell right on her butt and we thought she broke her tail bone or compressed her spine. I've never seen her in such immobile agony. We will not go back. Skate park is great for kids that skate. The rest isn't that nice or pretty, we are playground junkies and take our kids everywhere. This is the worst one in western North Carolina that we have been to.

I love this park! They have a great playground. They also have a nice walking area and tennis…read morecourts. I will definitely be back

There is a lot going on and to like about this park. It is a large green space with a variety of…read moreecosystems. Grass, wooded and wetlands/streams. The park is part of an interconnected series of parks in Henderson County. I've been at other locations to use the walking and bike trail that tie the various parks together. It is well maintained and one often sees meaningful upgrades. Multiple bathrooms are available near the various activity spaces... ballfields, soccer fields, tennis courts, disc golf, horseshoe pits, and a beautiful newly constructed colorful playground. Fun to see grandparents enjoying it with their grandkids. Today I enjoyed a walk through the woods appreciating a variety of new growth mushrooms. There is ample parking with dedicated areas for picnicking both covered and in the open. Most visitors respect the dog leash requirement but will see some people let them stretch their legs in less traveled areas.