This is a great playground that is fenced in to keep the little ones from wandering off. They've…read moreset down a great mulch base that is soft for falling on and also avoids making puddles and mud after rain. There is also a large open multiuse field that could be soccer or football or baseball or even a festival. Lots of equipment for playing on, sliding on and climbing on. Several different pieces of equipment including multiple swing sets. Much of the park is in shade and there are benches for adults to supervise. Street parking on three sides. [Review 13918 overall, 1240 of 2020, number 2562 in North Carolina.]

kind of big and kind of far from the house but there's four ball diamonds with lights and bleachers…read moreand toilets and picnic shelters and a walking path which is kind of important since the path around bellingham has been tore up for over a year and it doesn't look like it will be finished anytime soon and I prefer walking around out of doors to treading a mill. got some big elevation changes down behind the dog park then up to the tennises and the ballfield fences offer some protection from the wind which seems more of a nuisance here than there. still, it's close to work and it's easy in easy out so it'll do for now. besides some significant improvements on the doc for 2025 - includes LED lights on the football pitches and a couple hundred more parking spots - tennis courts and disc golf are available for warmer weather as is a playground for the kiddies and dog parking if you have 'em, which I don't, so they aren't for me right now, but thank you.

Nice little park a couple miles from us. Mostly nice paved walking path. Bathrooms are usually…read moreclean and stocked. Well kept tennis courts, baseball fields, playground. A couple of nice big dog parks but one is often locked up. This is a well used small park. The back fields that are used for soccer and lacrosse are awful. They're grass and get muddy with just a little bit of rain. Or when it hasn't rained in awhile, the red dust blowing covers everything. The makeshift road that everybody drives on to park closer to the fields have deep ruts and cross over part of the walking path. There's paved parking but this is the best way to park closer to the fields for lacrosse and soccer games. And when there's also baseball games going, parking is wherever you find it, even on grass, Thankfully, the city has earmarked some funds to renovate the fields, make them turf, and put in more parking spaces. Can't wait for that.

The heart of downtown Albemarle, the square at the corner of Main and Second is the highest point…read morein the city. It was the site of the original courthouse for Stanly County in the 1800s. Today, it is the symbolic center of the county that houses the town clock that once hung from the Cabarrus Bank building at the intersection of First and Main Streets. There are several benches, a fountain and some shade. It's a good spot for a picnic of takeout from one of the nearby restaurants. Metered parking is nearby. [Review 13919 overall, 1241 of 2020, number 2563 in North Carolina.]

I didn't know what to expect from the folks at Open Water Adventures, to be honest. When you go…read moreinto a dive shop, you can get anywhere from seasoned expert to hobbyist trying to make a quick buck. Open Water Adventures in Charlotte is definitely the former. Joe, who I'm learning now is the owner, gave me his cell number so we could stay in contact about my upcoming trip to the Galapagos Islands--a destination he's visited six times, if memory serves. He wants to put me in touch with his contacts there for tours, lodging, the works. That's the kind of out-of-the-ordinary service I wouldn't have expected but received anyway. Honestly, everyone in the place was outstanding. I made my appointment and paid with Marcela, did paperwork with Meghan, and trained with Anthony (Li'l Momoa) for my diving refresher course. Things were a little harried at first, but I didn't think I'd be able to finish this course in a couple of hours, so I cleared my schedule. As usual, it's a question of expectation vs. delivery. I think the quality of equipment, expertise, and instruction are well worth the time spent making sure ducks were in a row and all was prepared exactly right. Safety comes first--diving is a fun time, but it carries its share of dangers. Learning how to avoid them isn't something I'd prefer rushed. I want to know it all very well before I go giant striding into open water. Diving isn't a cheap pastime. But it's one that will be incredibly rewarding if preparation and equipment are in order. And I feel as though Open Water Adventures knows that and puts it into practice.

Did a refresher course with Dillon and this Dive Shop is FANTASTIC! They really do make the effort…read moreto go the extra mile - and Dillon gave a GREAT refresher for me (out of water 16 years) and was incredibly patient, never rushed and focused immensely on safety. I'd return here for any dive needs in a heartbeat. Clean shop, heated pool, all staff was professional & friendly!

Nice little park for the puppers! Water bowl for the dogs, a couple benches and toys.read more

Great park. Been there over last 8 years. Haven't been is last few months until today. They have…read morelet everything overgrow except a small swath where the paved walking path goes. My dog did not veer very far off the path. But brought home about 2 dozen ticks. They should mow a wider path so dog owners can walk dogs without fear of ticks. Weeds and grass way too tall and tick infested.

Gorgeous views, peaceful, quiet. Good for nature watching, walks/runs, bike rides with special…read morelanes. Still a lot of build in place, but so much already done. Took a 2 hour walk without circling back, but there is a shorter outer path as well. Nice wildflowers and creeks.

We went to this place for a 4-year old birthday party…read more Honestly, the concept is fun, but the "teachers" kept insisting on the parents leaving to get their "grown-up time" and kept suggesting bars and coffee shops around. Some parents left but some of us stayed because we wanted to see what it all was (which the teachers were clearly disappointed with lol). They made the kids all sit around a table and all the kids took turns adding ingredients to a bowl and stirring with a whisk as the teacher brought everything to each kid around the table. One of the teachers spilled flour on my son's head, and another doused one of the girls' pancakes in syrup where they were literally drenched in it. Some kids got their food and started eating while two of the kids were just sitting there waiting for the next batch of pancakes, watching their friends eat theirs. Also, the menu was pancakes with syrup, ice cream sundae (kids made the ice cream, pancakes and whipped cream) and then cake of course... everything sugary, all before lunch time. And then the teachers suggested we take the kids to a nearby park to blow off their energy. Needless to say, all the kids were super wired up and all the parents were quite annoyed because no one ate lunch nor napped. But like I said, that was a neat concept and knowing this, maybe you can find an appropriate time of the day for your party so parents won't be annoyed.

Huntersville music and arts festival was held and it was great! Many vendors and food trucks. The…read moremusic was for everyone so you could jam to whatever your preferences is. There was so much to do for every age young, middle schooler, adult and senior. The day was amazing not too hot or cold. There was enough space where you did not feel like you were on top of each other! Such a great event!!!!

I love what they've done here with the recovered red caboose that forms the backdrop to the…read moreIcehouse Stage. During the summer, the park hosts the Huntersville Growers Market. The Market is open every Saturday from 7:00 to Noon between May and October. On the other side of the stage, the Veterans Park includes pillars dedicated to each of the branches of the United States Military with a floating marble sphere (known as a Kugel fountain). The marble has an outline of Earth across it as it spins, floating on a base of water. I'm not sure where you're supposed to park here. There was some sort of small event going on (graduation?) today and it was already tough to find a legal space. [Review 13418 overall, 737 of 2020.]