Great beach with lifeguards and lots of places to just sit and sun. Perfect for young swimmers.

(4.5 stars) How have I never reviewed this place? It's been one of my regular walking spots for years. Despite the name, High Point City Lake Park is located in Jamestown. It offers a ton of parking, a pool, gazebos and kayaks for rent, and activities for kids. City Lake hosts community events from time to time, and it can get quite crowded on those days, but go during an off-hour and its fairly serene. For walkers, there's a view of the lake and some interesting wildlife (Muscovy ducks, anyone?). The trails also connect to the Piedmont Environmental Center, which is worth remembering should PEC parking ever fill up. Whether you want to swim, fish, paddle, or stroll, City Lake Park has what you need to be able to enjoy the outdoors. read more

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This park should have more reviews! It's has everything! Trains, carousel, putt putt, boat rides, water park and playground. All under $2. You can actually buy a pass for $5 and ride the train and carousel unlimited times all day! Now that's a deal! The particular day we went, they even had food trucks. The playground has been recently remodeled, all the equipment is very brand new. They have a section for the older kids and well as toddlers. Plenty of swings and lots of opportunities to climb and slide. Everything overlooks the lake and a portion of the train ride even goes alongside it. I enjoyed going through the tunnel the most. Though the carousel is a little dated, it's still fun and only $1. The boat ride was neat too. There's an ample amount of shelters available should you want to reserve one for a party and if you enjoy walking or riding your bike, there are plenty of trails that connect. If you want to find more information on hours and cost of the additional amenities I'd suggest looking at the website. The water park has its own pricing and hours. I'm sure the summer hours of operation of the park are different than the fall/winter. Overall this is a great place to have a day trip and it be fun for the whole family at an affordable rate! read more

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This park has everything you need for a nice day out in nature and maybe having a picnic w friends. This was my first time exploring this park in the Jamestown-High Point area and it has a lot of activities to keep you, your family, kids and friends busy and entertained. There are kayaks and canoes to rent at reasonable rates, fishing, hugh and small picnic shelters, a large lake for swimming/boating, a small beach area and even a carousel for kids and maybe adults if so inclined! Come check it out. It has plenty of parking and short concrete pathways, slides for the kids and probably more. If you want to fish the brick house can sell you a permit, you can fish from the bank or the pier. A win for the whole family including the family dog. read more

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Just make sure you upkeep and don't let the integrity fade or die. I remember when city park in New Orleans was just like this (except for the water attraction) and now you wouldn't recognize it. People need to realize that they play a part in it also. Pick up your trash, don't vandalize, and treat nature with respect and kindness. read more

City lake is much more than a park on the lake. In the summer they have a huge, newly renovated pool, with water slides and lazy River. They have a play ground, with train rides for little kids, they offer canoe and kayak rentals. They have "shelters" to gather under with friends and family for a day parties and picnics. The shelters can be reserved through the parks department for a small fee. The park has dedicated running and biking areas, and accessing the greenway via a pedestrian bridge over the water. Great space to get out and enjoy nice weather in downtown! read more

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Man what a pleasant surprise. We went to the water park today and it did not disappoint. They have slides and splash pads. Pools and kiddie areas. Entrance is $15 per person. They take a break every hour on the hour for 10 minutes which gives you time to regroup especially if you're watching a little one. I can't get over how well it's ran and how clean it was. Concessions are available and they don't price gouge you here. read more

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This is an amazing park for fishing!! You can rent Jon Boats with electric motors for 30 dollars I believe. The rest of the park is very nice and walkable read more

High Point City Lake Park - Parks Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

A really nice park to go for lake activities, and especially for gatherings/events. This park should actually be more packed than it should. There are at LEAST a dozen of the picnic table/event areas that you can reserve - all open space and outdoor, fairly clean and nothing to be broken of any sort. Rentals include fishing boats, paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and even a tour boat. - all fairly and reasonable prices (I do know they kayak is $12/all day). The staff is very knowledgeable and safety is priority. They provide the paddles, life jackets, and whatever else equipment you need. Many trails are attached to this park and some are actual very delightful to hike. Not strenuous at all and for the most part, the trails encircle the lake. Summertime there are rides like the train as well as concessions. The biggest thing I wish they had/updated are their bathrooms...definitely not the cleanest and I wish there were more around the park. read more

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After the long wait, it's finally open! They did an amazing job! The first parking lot is the same and I could see an additional parking lot on the other side of the building. When you first walk in, the snack booth is on the left and in front of you is a splash pad. Then a long, I guessing high school meet qualifying laned swimming pool! Three water slides, one cover,one open and the third let's you race an opponent for time! The toddler area looked pretty cool, plenty of stuff to play with. They is also a lazy River! During our visit, I saw three different sets of bathrooms around the area. Over all , I was VERY pleased with our visit. It's $10 high point residents and $15 I believe for everyone else. read more

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I've meant to review this park for a long time because it is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful spot to take the family! The park appears clean, and there is a carousel, mini train ride, and boat tour around the lake available. I especially liked the boat ride, which was serene. The kids enjoy the playgrounds here, which are expansive in size and structures with lots to do! The pool area looks stunning from the outside, but I have not been in it myself as of yet. My daughter went to the wading pool and enjoyed it, but apparently the splash pad is only for ages 6 and under? That has me scratching my head some, but the pool looks impressive in any case. Worth checking out for a low cost way to spend a pleasant day outdoors! read more

This park is gem tucked away just inside of Jamestown. It boasts a miniature golf course, a train ride, a carousel, a playground, horseshoe pits and, coming in the summer of 2022, a ginormous public pool that includes giant slides! There are also plenty of picnic shelters located all over the park that can be rented out for parties, etc. Benches are sprinkled all over the property that are perfect for people watching (or just to get out of the sun and take a break). The park's concessions stand doesn't have a ton to offer, but it has enough to satisfy ( hot dogs, pop corn, pizza, ice creams, candy, water, canned sodas, slushies). It's a perfect place to spend an afternoon out with the kiddos! read more

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The Waterpark is very clean and very entertaining for the entire family. My grandchildren would stay there all day if they could.

Great park for the family. So many activities to do there such as kayaking, fishing, miniature golf, boat & train rides. There's also carousel and playground for the kids. It feels so nice, calm, and peaceful to be on the train ride with the breeze and seeing all the greens and lake. They also sell food and drinks there as well. Plenty of parking. I highly recommend this park. I would come here often if I live close by. read more

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My daughter and I live in VA, but we have been coming to this park with my parents who live in the area. I think it's amazing to provide space for families to fish, bbq, and gather together. Tickets for carousel ride, train ride, and boat ride are so cheap. There's also an amazing playground for little kids to bigger kids. I highly recommend this place for families. I have yet to come here to swim in that water area, but it looks super cool from the outside. read more

High Point City Lake Park - Awesome playground - Parks Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

We are lucky to have this entertainment in the Triad. The pool is affordable with awesome slides. (Warning: you have to take a rest break every hour, and that's just annoying!) There is a train and carousel for the little ones, and a play area for some free fun also! Recently, my family took the boat ride around the lake and that was super cool. Definitely worth a weekend visit for affordable fun for the whole fam. read more

I've been coming to this park ever since I was a little kid and now at almost 37 years old I'm here fishing with my husband. It's still a nice little park and I look forward to seeing how everything looks when the pool construction is finished. The bank fishing is good here and small boats are allowed. I like there is lots of room for bank fishing and they also have a pier if you are into that . Watch out for the turtles when fishing though I brought one in on my line lol read more

If you've never done it, go rent a kayak and spend a few hours paddling around the lake. Enjoy the rich wildlife. Some things I saw on my last kayak trip: an eagle, about 20 blue herons, a thousand turtle, and a huge catfish jumped right out of the water in front of my boat. There's no excuse. Get out and have fun. read more

We have coming here for a couple years now and until today I probably would have given 5 stars. Today however was so upsetting to the entire family that honestly there's no way I can give five stars. If I knew it was a one time scenario there would be some leniency but I'm sure it's not. We have visited the park a couple times but most of our time spent here is at the pool. The pool is very large and kid friendly. Though it would be nice to have a baby pool, splash pad, or some type of fountain style attractions, there is still plenty of space for the little ones to play. Though they are usually crowded, they aren't over crowded except on holidays. There is also 2 giant water slides that are always useable, even during pool breaks. The one thing I don't like about pool breaks is that even adults aren't allowed to swim. Some adults prefer to only get in during that 15 minute period so they aren't disturbed by all the kids. There is a concession stand and the pricing and food are reasonable. I've never had an issue with the lifeguards being over authoritative like at other pools. The last time I was there, I actually witnessed 2 saves and it was very intense but handled with excellence. The pool opens at 11am and 10 on Saturday. Unless I use a vacation day, Saturday's are the only day I can take my family. So what happened today? We arrived at 9:50am and there was an individual at the gate which was unusual. As we pulled in, she asked why we were there and I said for the pool. She stated that the Park was reserved and was not open to the public. Wait, WHAT? It's a public park. I understand it's about money but the one day this should not be allowed is a Saturday. This event was not listed on their website nor was it stated that they were to be closed. We do live 15-20 minutes away so this is more than an inconvenience. Anyway, she directed us to another pool that was about 10 minutes away. After looking online, it said they opened at 10:15, so decided to try it. We went but when we arrived, got all the kids out, loaded up and walked to the pool, we seen a sign that read that don't open till noon. Ugh. So then we loaded back into the car and googled again. We found High Point Water Park and decided to go there. This is NOT a water park. It's a pool in a run down neighborhood. The fence surrounding this pool is rusted and looks unstable. The parking is in a yard and the entire place looks run down. So this is a NO! By this time it's already 10:45 and we have driven over 30 miles and have nowhere to swim. Needless to say we ended up in Summerfield at another place we used to go and spent the day there. As I previously stated, this should've never happen on a Saturday and if it did there should be some type of notification on their website. This is poor judgement on behalf of Park staff and officials. So what happened today? read more

We have been to this lake park twice now. Once for a friend's get together and once to let kids play. The lake had many patrons fishing, boating and generally relaxing. There are many ducks in the lake which was a great for kids to watch. You may notice that the water has a not so pleasant smell near some of the picnic shelters. I think this might be because some people might have thrown some bottles, or food, etc. The picnic shelters are very reasonably priced to rent. If you come here without your own equipment, you can rent the basics for a reasonable price. Kids can play in the play area but the Train and Carousel are not open the whole year, so check on the website before you make plans. read more

This is a wonderful place to spend a few hours relaxing on any day of the week. You can rent a boat, bring a picnic lunch, go on a tiny train ride, and many other activities. My favorite is to sit on a bench and watch the water. read more

I lived in High Point, NC years ago and would walk my dog at this beautiful park every other day. If you visited City Lake Park sometime between 2004 and 2006 then there's a good chance you saw me and my little dog Charley trotting around the lake, taking advantage of a little pug-friendly weather. I've since moved back to my hometown of Wilson, but miss City Lake Park dearly. It's a great place with wonderful amenities and fantastic natural views. If you live in the Jamestown area you definitely owe it to yourself to check out City Lake Park. read more