This is now closed for 4 years for Dam maintenance. Otherwise a great walk on the woodsread more

So fun and beautiful. 2 mile walking trail one way, a if you're into running a scenic route you can…read moreget in 4 miles there and back. There are picnic tables along the way and I think even bike trails.

This beautiful park is still quite natural. Even the parking lot is just gravel and dirt…read more From the parking lot, a mile of natural surface trails for walking and running and mountain biking. I took a short walk to check it out and it is quite nice. At the river side, there is an access area for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and picnicking. Get outside! [Review 14247 overall, 1570 of 2020, number 2682 in North Carolina.]

This is a really nice trail in the Charlotte area that not many people know about…read more We first did the South Fork Catawba River Greenway which is about a mile round trip. It's starts at Goat Island Park south of 85. Another weekend we came back and did the South Fork Catawba Trail which is north of 85. That was about 4 miles round trip. I really hope they connect the two because they're so close together, but there is a small gap between the two, so you can't hike straight through. I saw some signs that made it look like there were plans to extend it, so hopefully that happens. If you're looking for an easy walk that's not crowded, check out either of these two trails!

Usually just a few dogs there, rarely crowded. They just added water & there's lots of shade for…read morethose hot summer days

I really enjoyed the park. I guess it's never crowded because people don't know it's there. My big…read moreboys used the skate park area that has a few ramps and steps for tricks and the little ones and I walked the trails. It wasn't bad for a fall afternoon and I imagine in the summer this park is beautiful. Plenty of parking and the trails were free of dog poo.

This large and well kept park includes one lighted softball field, a lighted little league field,…read moreone lighted soccer/football field and another unlighted soccer/football field. I found picnic shelters and a half-mile walking track. There is also a nice playground area with slides and climbing areas. A bench for the grown-ups is nearby. There is a bit of construction going on, so who knows what's being added? [Review 14245 overall, 1568 of 2020, number 2681 in North Carolina.]

Another big green blob on Google Maps, this one with the label "Flyer Park." It looks like one day…read moreit will be an amazing cultural and recreational resource but at this time it is gated off and still in its natural state. I was tempted to hop the fence and look around but you know what they say about hiking alone, right? I don't know if the City of Gastonia has it in their budget to do anything with this park but if you're like me and investigating green blobs on the map, you'll want to skip this one. [Review 11895 overall, 1677 of 2019.]

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.