This fabulous huge park features five picnic shelters with tables and grills, two playgrounds, rest…read morerooms, a gazebo, lighted and paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, 24-hole disc golf course, canoe launch, horseshoe pits and a memorial garden. The walking is well utilized and is open year-round. It is a two mile long loop and leashed dogs are permitted on the trail. [Review 15404 overall, 907 of 2021, number 2954 in North Carolina.]

Beautiful park have had several get togethers and bday parties here, well kept clean safe feeling…read more Tranquil setting at some spots

Took some additional photos today on our walk. More and more residents are learning about the…read moretrails. If you are looking for a great place to get some fresh air and exercise, these trails are for you! The updates to the Riverwalk sections are beautiful.

The entire park is very beautiful, but the highlight was the Broyhill Trail, there are a number of…read moreEasy to Hard trails you can WALK, or BIKE on. 4 to 6 miles (Broyhill Trail to the Car Lot) of pure beauty, you get shade and a cool breeze deep in the woods. My kids enjoyed it. Gonna miss NC when we head back to Texas.

This larger park has a lovely picnic shelter that is well back from the road. It's located under…read morethe shade trees and includes trash cans and a grill. The park also has a community room building with restrooms and a catering kitchen that is available for reservation and rental. Adjacent is a neat pickleball court that was in use today. Other outdoor activities include a basketball court, playground, outdoor fitness equipment zone, a paved walking trail and a youth softball field. It's a lovely park with lots to do. [Review 15875 overall - 3093 in North Carolina - 1379 of 2021.]

Ivey Arboretum, formerly known as Carolina Park, is regarded as one of Hickory's first true parks…read more In the 1870's, the property possessed a mineral spring that was thought to have healing waters, which attracted both residents and tourists. Since then, the land has undergone several purchases and changes to reach its current state as the Ivey Arboretum at Sally M. Fox Park. The park features public art benches, sculptures by local artists, and approximately 250 different species of trees and plantings. It is well shaded and has walking paths. Street parking is nearby on some sides and neighboring streets. [Review 15866 overall - 3084 in North Carolina - 1370 of 2021.]

The main features of Civitan Park are the two tennis courts and the lighted softball field but also…read morethe football field (still with goalposts) that has been converted into a community garden, There is a large parking lot and that provides access to a picnic shelter with tables and grills, playground and the concession stand that backstops the softball field. The park is in excellent condition but the stairs from the parking lot are quite steep! [Review 15409 overall, 912 of 2021, number 2959 in North Carolina.]

McComb Park (aka Beaver Memorial Garden) is a passive park. There is no restroom here, no…read moreballfield, no playground and no splashpad. And that's okay. This park features a few pieces of public art, a pretty fountain and several benches (some painted) along smooth paths where you won't find screaming kids and don't need to be concerned about getting hit by an errant frisbee. It's quiet and peaceful. There is street parking. [Review 15881 overall - 3097 in North Carolina - 1385 of 2021.]

The picnic area was very scenic. Loved the gazebo. Trails were nice, especially the new lakeside…read moreboardwalk. I haven't tried the mountain bike trails yet. Maybe another time. Here's the BIG negative- the bathroom facilities at the northern end were disgraceful. Totally disgusting. Unusable. I hope there is a plan to rectify this situation.

Hickory City Park has eight lighted tennis courts with an outdoor covered shelter and restrooms…read more There is a large multi-purpose facility with an indoor meeting room. From here, there is access to a paved bikeway and the Lake Hickory Trails, a system of mountain biking and nature trails. The trails have some change in elevation and lead to Geitner-Rotary Park as the opposite end. [Review 15403 overall, 906 of 2021, number 2953 in North Carolina.]