My little wanted to go to a museum, so when I found that Morrow Mountain State Park not only had a…read moremuseum but a scenic overlook, I knew we needed to visit. A very quick drive later, we were at the State Park and enjoying all that it had to offer. I appreciate that the roads within the State Park are paved, as the terrain can be steep at times and with the rains we've had, a gravel road would have washed out. The museum is small, but highly informative. I learned so many new things about Stanly County and the types of rocks and minerals found within the county. After the museum, we drove around the State Park, exploring the many camping sites, seeing the Kron house, and ending up at the scenic overlook. There was one hairpin turn that you have to be careful with when meeting oncoming vehicles, but it was a very serene drive. I thought it was awesome they had a "summit snack bar" that was open, although we didn't wander over. The views are breathtaking! Such a great place to visit on a weekend or during the week when time permits.

Gorgeous state park with gorgeous views and trails BUT absolutely NO service. There is WiFi…read moreavailable in the office but they refuse to share the password. Stating it's not for public use. Fine. Whatever. But what if there's an emergency? All the signs just say call the park ranger. Can't do that with no service babe. Otherwise love it

I had never heard of this park before, but was invited by a friend. I loved it! The playground was…read morenear the picnic shelters. There was a splash pad, carousel, and a train that takes you around the park.

I am incredibly impressed with Village Park ... and the city of Kannapolis as a whole! My husband…read moreand I attended the opening show of their free summer concert series, and we were in awe of how well-maintained this park is, and how organized our entire experience was. We arrived around 5:30 PM to claim our seats on the lawn, and thankfully we were able to find a parking spot right near the pedestrian bridge across the street. The city posted a very detailed map of parking options on their Instagram page ... and the amazing thing is, not only is all of that parking free, but there is a free shuttle that will take folks back and forth to their spots if they are unable to walk that far (or even if they just don't want to!) The openers started at 7 PM, and then the main act started around 8:15 PM. This gave the crowd plenty of time to get situated in their spots, grab some snacks, hit the restrooms, or even ride the carousel! This was a family-friendly outdoor concert, and they did a great job of having food/drink/activities for both kids and adults to enjoy. A glass of wine or a can of beer was just $5 each ... which felt like a steal since I'm used to spending more than double that for the same pour at other concert venues. The show itself was awesome ... we saw The Fray and they were everything we wanted them to be and more. The sound and lighting were both great. The layout of the park allowed many folks to stay in their folding chairs for the majority of the show, and still be able to see what was going on on-stage. Five stars all around for Village Park and the city of Kannapolis ... more cities should take note of what a great job they are doing here to engage their community!

This was my first time visiting this park and I enjoyed myself. It was peaceful and quiet. There…read morewere three separate play areas, picnic areas, a lake, a gazebo, and plenty of parking. After trying to take my children to other parks that were filled to capacity, it was a treat to come here and actually have some breathing room. It was a great visit and I hope to be back soon.

Oakboro Park is absolutely gorgeous. There's plenty of space to roam, disc golf, play, or just…read morechill. The park is safe and beautifully maintained. Hidden jewel.

(From November 2025)…read more I can't remember how I found this but as I'm driving in Charlotte, my dad and I stopped here to check it out. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've had the pleasure of visiting. There are beautiful views, playgrounds and lawn space for children's play, plenty of parking, trails for walking/bike riding, several bridges, and large trees to compliment the fields. The park is well-kept as everyone here ensures cleanliness and top maintenance. As my dad and I sat down on the bench and soaked in our surroundings, we observed a plethora of activity which included some people flying drones, kids competing in the playground's obstacle course, elderly folks walking, dogs running amok, people racing toy cars, and a few people cycling. The positive energy and vibes were radiant. I'm glad we stopped by here. Definitely worth a visit in Charlotte!

What a gorgeous park! Just moved to Charlotte and was looking for a place to walk the dogs. This…read morepark is amazing! It had a great walking path around the water, a greenway, an amaaaaazing playground for kids, sports fields, decent-ish bathrooms, and lots of parking! Would highly recommend!

Crooked creek park is a great park for the family and sport events . This place is huge . Park is…read morealways nice and clean , not to mention the 4 baseball fields the pickle ball courts (almost fully installed ) a work out area , water park for kids , nature trails .

Thanks to the GPS, I was able to find this massive park that is buried deep down a curvy road and…read morebehind a residential neighborhood. But here it is and there is a lot going on here. First off, the dog park is amazing. Huge with lots of space, separated areas for small and large dogs, agility play equipment, benches and the like. You must have a city dog license and it seems that access to the park is using an RF tag to open the gate. Nearby, an ADA compliant playground, fitness equipment and a disc golf course. And that's just half the park. On the other side, a regular playground with a splashpag, picnic shelters, a massive baseball/softball complex and walking trails and a mountain bike trail. Huge parking area. Many of the fields are lighted. And there is a public restroom near the playground. Wow! [Review 16906 overall - 3233 in North Carolina - 422 of 2022.]

This park is great to get some steps in and now the have a playground for kiddos to enjoy the park…read more They also have a pond where you can fish and release. However, the bridge that leads to the pond is under construction at the moment. Lots of benches and areas with picnic complete with trash cans.

Nice re-vamped park. They have added a children's play area with lots of slides and swings. The…read morewalking trails are super easy to access and walk on. Very nice, quaint and serene. They added a garden and picnic tables to sit at and enjoy if you just want a place to sit. It is on the smaller side. Trails are no longer than 30min to complete and not too many parking spaces but other than that great park to bring the kiddos at or if you just want a quick walk.

Great for picnics, family fun and boating…read more Since we moved to Denver NC from Cornelius two years ago, I've wanted to explore some of the amenities such as Parks. Never was able to find the time however. Today was my chance. Most of my time on Lake Norman and Cornelius and parts of Huntersville are right across the water from this Park. Beatty''s Ford is a very old Road that originated in Charlotte and proceeded up to the Natural Ford on the Catawba River and dates back to before the American Revolution. That disappeared when Lake Norman was filled back in the early 1960"s. Beatty's Ford Road is still there and in Huntersville after it crosses NC Hwy 73, it just ends at waters edge. Had a general idea where it was at but confirmed but pulling up a map online. Not far from where we normally have Sunday Breakfast in an area referred to as Triangle. Does not have as many amenities as some of the other Parks around Lake Norman and generally geared to Families with Children or people looking to put their boat into the water and spend a day cruising Lake Norman. Has a great jungle gym, some very nice Picnic Shelters, Hiking Trails and a goodly number of boat ramps. There is a large outdoor fireplace, and it looks like they had disk golf, but it has not been maintained. It's a relaxing place on the water. You can look down stream toward Cowan's Ford Dam and they two large structures are part of the McGuire Nuclear Plant. A little to the left of that, you are looking at neighborhood called the Peninsular and where we lived in Cornelius was on the water about a mile awsy. When the weather gets cooler, definitely going to pack up a picnic basket and spend some quite time here.

This park has a lot to offer: playground, on the lake, picnic tables, splash pad (wasn't open when…read morewe went), walking path, volleyball court among other things. My daughter enjoyed the playground. There are two play structures, one bigger than the other and a swing set. The bigger one is in need of a few repairs, which is my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. The park is also situated lake front. It has boat access and also a bench allowing for views of the lake. There also seems to be plenty of parking and plenty of covered picnic tables. Overall a great park with unique features to include in our park rotation.

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!