This is a cute place to go for relaxation and peace with beautiful scenic views of the lake. There…read moreis also plenty of seating and a small area with sand. I am definitely going back again.

This park is fantastic. There are great playground areas for kids and some nice relaxing recliner…read morechairs for the adults. The little beach at the lake is also a wonder place for kids to play in the summer time. This is a great weekend park to visit, especially if you're a local!

We had an amazing day at McDowell Park and Nature center. Lots of good hikes and countless clean…read morepicnic areas. The nature center building has loads of wonderful educational information and even hiking packs kids can borrow. Fishing poles too. Can't wait to go back on our next visit.

A beautiful nature area with over 7600 acres of forest and grassland with numerous trails…read more You can hike along a lake access trail,campground or play areas. Numerous wooden overlooks with bbq grills are available. Kayak and boating is allowed. Bathrooms are available. plenty of parking. There is a Nature Center but it was not open yet when we arrived. Check the website for hours. The park is open sunrise to sunset. No admission fee to enter.

My kids LOVED visiting Riverwalk Park. Such a hidden gem in the Rock Hill area. There was lots of…read moreinteresting equipment to play on (including a zip line type of thing, which was a huge hit with all the kids). Because the park was a little off the beaten path, it wasn't super crowded. Everything was clean and in good working condition. All of the other families utilizing the park during our visits were kind, and everything felt very safe. Appreciated the large parking lot and the easy access from I-77. Whether you're a local or just passing through the area, this park makes a great place for the kiddos to burn off some energy and enjoy themselves.

My kids had so much fun at this park. The park is very clean and has a zip line. Their is also a…read morehuge BMX track right next to the park.

The SC Department of Natural Resources established the James Ross Wildlife Reservation on October…read more4, 1995. It was donated to the DNR by Ms. Kitty W. Sandifer. Ms. Sandifer was born on the property and lived most of her life in nearby York, SC. She was a school teacher prior to her retirement and lived to be 96 years of age before her death in February 1994. In her will, Ms. Sandifer requested that this property be known as the James Ross Wildlife Reservation. A parking area is available and a sign dedicating the tract is present. The James Ross Wildlife Reservation consists of 305 acres and lies approximately 2 miles southwest of the town of York in York County, SC. It is located south of Ross Branch and is intersected by State Road 35 (Old Pinckney Road). Pine timber stands comprise about 150 acres and are primarily natural shortleaf, some Virginia pine and two small areas of loblolly pine. A significant number of desirable mast-producing hardwood species such as red oak, white oak, hickory, beech and dogwood occur on the tract and account for approximately 145 acres. Several small wildlife openings are present. This is about as wildlife as it gets. It's not only a nature preserve but it's also far from cities and development. There is a fire management road through it and I walked along it briefly to see what was what. There was no noise from cars planes or people. [Review 13881 overall, 1203 of 2020, number 641 in South Carolina.]

Such a nice park to visit, even my 12 years old enjoy it. The playground located on the entrance of…read morethe neighborhood . The playground also very accommodating for toddlers since they have different play ground activities that accessible for them. This park also has basketball court and walking trails. Pretty cool park to visit for fun play, fresh air, and nice walking trail. This playground has public bathroom but because it's public bathroom the cleanliness was not monitor properly.

Directly at the entrance to the town of Tega Cay, this small park is all about the playground and…read morealso the parking for the trail that begins here. The asphalt trail continues west and then south from here to Lookout Park. It's very cool. The playground is top notch. It is entirely fenced in to keep the little ones from wandering off. The equipment is clean, modern and looks like fun for ages up to around 12 or so. Small slices, climbing frames, swing sets and the like. All in bright colors that immediately appeal to little ones. Note that the trail is open and the park will reopen after the COVID issues are clear. [Review 13056 overall, 373 of 2020.]

1. Clean grounds and well maintained. 2. Bathrooms are old,…read morebut clean. 3. Bridge across the lake is very nice. 4. Great for family fishing. A lot of shade around the lake. 5. Parking lots are clean and paved. 6. Picnic shelters are clean. 7. Guy and girl park rangers are very nice and helpful. Good place to take the family for a picnic and fishing.

It's a quiet peaceful place I love the trails you could bike through and the little petal boats you…read morecould rent. though some of the picnic tables are old and damaged and need replacing, would recommend And the geese do chase you little bit especially if you have food.

We were looking for a trail close to home and found Lookout Park Walking Path via Trailhead Park on…read moreAllTrails. You can actually drive to this park if that's more your speed. It's a really nice park with a disc golf course, soccer fields, etc. You can walk right down to the lake too and there's a very small beach. This was my favorite part. There was almost no one else there when we were there on a weekend. The trail itself was nice. If you're looking for a hilly walk in Charlotte, this is probably the steepest we've done right in Charlotte.

They got the name right with this one - the park has a great view of the lake and has some larger…read moreclearings for picnicking and enjoying nature. The trail from here up to Trailhead is still open. There are picnic tables with a view and grill, a large parking lot, open space with a soccer field and even a structure with bathrooms. I loved the view of the lake. [Review 13060 overall, 377 of 2020.]

This is a great park that's secluded from the city. It has great walking trails if you want to get…read morein some exercise on the regular, but it also has fields for sports if you're interested in doing that. (For what it's worth, I'm not sure how you go about reserving the fields as I've never done it, but I'm sure calling Parks and Recreation could lead you in the right direction...) I'd go as far as saying this is probably the best park in Gaston County.

Great place to go and sit and read in quiet for a while. Or even pack a picnic for the family and…read morealso take a while around the beautiful man made lake. Make sure to look out for the bald eagles and turtles!