This place has cleaned up so much since it's government owned now I think. Nothing much to say,…read morejust that be careful if you aren't a strong swimmer! Some days it's fine, other days the current is no joke.

This picture was taken by ourselves at Cooleemee Falls a few years ago, it was great!read more

Small, free, local playground in Lexington now that playgrounds have opened back up. They have a…read moresplash pad that's free as well, but that was still closed. Playground is suitable more for older children, but our toddler still enjoyed herself as well. If you can overlook the surrounding houses with their shoddy appearances, the playground itself appeared clean but small.

This large park features a playground, grills, basketball court, three shelters, and a 4,000…read moresquare foot splash pad. There is also a building with bathroom facilities. Closed for the winter but looking absolutely awesome. Plenty of parking and a great view of the entire park area. It's an interesting neighborhood. Some of the houses nearby look like they could use a good pick me up to solve their drooping roofs and stained roof tiles. Ouch.

Nice clean and well kept park. Very short walk to the top. Lots of picnic areas to relax and have a…read moresnack. Nice view at the top. Park ranger avaiable in the cabin at the top as well. Great place to stretch your legs for a bit. Love all the placards with tree and plant info on them, as well as a little historic information about the quarry.

As far as Mountain View goes, I would describe this place as a hidden gem. There was virtually no…read moreone else here on an absolutely perfect weather day, and the hike uphill was rather short and easy. You're treated to views of interesting rock formations, one in particular that may be considered "NSFW" lol! At the top there are views of a rock quarry below, picnic tables for the kids, and an overlook point where you can catch views of downtown Winston and Pilot Mountain as well, if you get the right sky for it. Well worth a trip out of the way, especially if you're planning a day in the area!

This very cute park was mostly unoccupied on a Sunday morning which gave me plenty of opportunity…read moreto explore without being disturbed. It is a neighborhood park, surrounded by residences on all four sides. The size of a city block - 3.5 acres - it features a gazebo, a play structure, a bank-shot basketball game, picnic tables and a walking area for the Park Avenue neighbors. It was clean from litter and the "Bankshot" game looks like a whole lot of fun. [Review 1137 of 2024 - 3632 in North Carolina - 22161 overall]

Such a GORGEOUS park in the middle of small town North Carolina just outside of Charlotte. Lake…read moresports, fishing, children's parks and events, the place is HUGE. Camping hours locks you in after closing with private access should you need to exit. Ranger is a friendly bloke that was so helpful. Peaceful, full hookups and onsite black tank disposal. Note, it's a public park - so you're not going to have control over whom your neighbours are, but we got lucky and the possible problem guests were leaving as we arrived (yay!).

Nice, spacious park!!! The playground areas, alone, is worth the drive, it's huge and great for all…read moreages!! There's also a carousel, a barnyard to pet farm animals, an aquarium/exhibit with live animals inside of it in the nature center, a splash pad, mini golf, trails for walking, and some wildlife habitats outside that have wild animals as well. We didn't get to do the train, as it was closed; but there was still so much to enjoy at the park. Me and my bestie brought our kids and they had a blast! We spent a solid 2-3 hrs there and had a great time. It's also very inexpensive!! Some things that I will say is that the bathrooms are not very clean and don't even work but it's an old place, so that's to be expected and we're not there to use the restroom, we're there to play! Bring cash for extra things, like carousel, barnyard, animal exhibits, etc...sometimes their card reader doesn't work and they can only accept cash. There's even a cute place to shop where you purchase tickets for everything with toys and snacks inside! All in all, we had a great time! Keep in mind this place is old, but it definitely still has charm, and stands out against the other parks around. The animal exhibits, including the barnyard petting activity is a hit or miss, because this place is not a zoo. The animals have plenty of room to hide and/or roam to get space, which is a great thing!!! But some people might be upset after paying and not really being able to see the animals. Highly recommend!!! Go if you haven't!!!!

Very cool park with access to the Yadkin river and the Boone cave. Several hiking paths across the…read moreapproximately 110 acre property. There are picnic tables, a covered pavillion, disc golf course, public restrooms, with developed parking and its dog friendly. As well, river access for kayaking, fishing and water activities. We took an afternoon drive out to the park and it is definitely worth the effort and time. Legend has it, that Daniel Boone as a boy and his family first used the cave in one manner or another around 1751. There are numerous developed trails with a trailhead at the top. The walk down to the cave is pretty serious, its built wooden steps but its a serious climb down and even more so up. This is the only drawback to visiting the cave. If you are not prepared to climb back up, I didn't count them but its a couple hundred steps easily. Its an impressive build, but it is a serious climb coming back up. 4 Stars a cool historical park and worth a visit 01166

Good place for a picnic and a hike starting out over the mighty Yadkin River . Some of the trails…read morehave been closed but we were able to do a good loop back to the parking lot.

It's so nice to take the kids outside (even though it's hot today!!) Finch has playgrounds, picnic…read moretables, trails and a pond. Located in Lexington off of Raleigh Road.

This is a pretty nice park. Only thing to complain about is the restrooms. Pretty nasty when I…read morewent, which to be honest is about what one expects from a city park restroom. Two playground areas, with one having a very large playground slides. Kids loved playing here. Ball parks for softball and baseball. Older swing set but functional. Walking trails, large pavilion, and lake you can fish in. I found the park safe. Recommend.

Renovated and much nicer than it was in my previous review. Wish there was a trail along the river.read more

This is a cute park on the border of the county. They only have a porta potty since.it is so small…read more They have a nice ramp to access the river. There are also a few picnic tables and a small climbing area for kids. Unless I was parking to the use the river or go biking a probably would not come back to this park.

It's one of the highlights of my city. It's a beautiful park has attractions for families and kids…read moreand also others at night. It's very decorative with lights and colorful waterfall. My Dog Napoleon thinks it's his park and insists ongoing there for every walk. Most people are respectful and enjoy the green area and also clean up after themselves if they have dogs, however there are a few in the minority that aren't as community minded. Saw two other large dogs with owners who could barely control them. Unfortunate because there are a lot of children and people playing near the water area and the playground area. Highly recommend one of my favorite parks of the city. They also have concerts and events like movies here.

Great Googly Moogly. This is pretty darned amazing. I had no idea that a small town like Salisbury…read morecould hide such a clean, modern and advanced park! There is a huge green in front of a bandshell that is an amphitheater. Lovely public restrooms. A neat shaded walk with picnic tables and a gazebo. A beautiful fountain. All in the shadow of the Bell Tower. The park dates back to 1855 when Salisbury native Maxwell Chambers donated the two blocks to the First Presbyterian Church. It's a fabulous open space and Salisbury is fortunate to have it. [Review 1142 of 2024 - 3637 in North Carolina - 22166 overall]

Great campground. Full hookups. Large private sires. Great price. We were in an RV. They have…read morecabins and tent sites as well.

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.