This is easily one of the coolest and most beautiful parks I have taken my children to. Both…read morecreative and esthetically pleasing, you really must bring your children here. Restrooms are here as well.

The kids and I love this place. Listen...I've lived in several states, I've seen all types of…read moreparks...this place does NOT disappoint. There are so many unique and completely fun pieces of playground equipment. Rope walks, sliding swings, rope wall, etc. Additionally there are great picnic areas and shelters, grills, and a zip line course. But also a greenway to ride bikes or walk yourself or your pups. And, let's add the multiple baseball fields that are a great place to practice with your peers or your kiddos. I absolutely recommend this gem. Its an awesome, FREE, place to spend a beautiful day in Morganton.

What you need to know:…read more You can bring in coolers and even a grill! Pack all the food and drinks you need. There is not a lunch spot here or (near here) to buy food from. There is tons of seating available, typically a four chair, table and umbrella set up. There are some tables kind of tucked away in pretty spots but these are all first come first serve so arrive early. This establishment is CASH ONLY. The water is not "pool clean". There is a lot of sand everywhere and the water looks more like lake water. CAREFUL!! Stairs, paths and walkways are NOT level, or the same size; watch your step. The place is a bit run down and I didn't notice any life guards. But nothing looked hazardous. There are plenty of entry and exit points into and out of the water. The shallow end is 9inches and the deep end is 9ft In the women's bathroom there was only one "changing stall" - such as it was - and two toilets that were working questionably. For little ones: They can hang out in the shallow end, or go down the assortment of little slides. The 16 month old with us had a fun time. For big kids/adults: There is a rope swing, a large slide and a volley ball net. The 17 and 21 year old with me had fun. 12 and under could probably spend all day here. (At $8-$11 a person that's not bad!). After a few hours the adult [kids] were bored and ready to go. I did the big slide a few times and it was fun. I could see us potentially going back. It did get quite crowded about 2pm when we were leaving.

We went on a Wednesday - I heard not the weekends are very busy. We had an absolutely wonderful…read moretime. Let me say, this is not a fancy place. The other reviewer is right, the chairs are plastic and somewhat flimsy, but we didn't go to sit down. The water park is relatively small (what you see in the pictures is the entirety of the place) and it feels a little bit like you're going back in time, but it was wonderful. My 3 year old and 5 year old loved the waterslides and playing in the water. The water was chilly but refreshing. Know before you go: Bring your own food/ drinks (no alchohol), they have bathrooms but no showers, bring sunscreen and don't expect a fancy water park. It's a quaint little place that is charming and fun.

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

We stopped here after dinner on a warm evening. There are plenty of places to sit. My son had a…read moreblast in the water. It is also a great place to hang out near Pack Square.

This is a great little free activity in downtown Asheville. My preschooler had an absolute blast…read moreand asked to go back the next day! We ate lunch at the nearby Twisted Laurel, which was excellent. Things to know: Parking is not free. There are a couple of metered spaces nearby and there's a pay to park lot across the street. There are no bathrooms or changing rooms close by (that I could see). On their website it says there is a public bathroom, but I couldn't find it. There isn't a lot of shade except under the trees and on the amphitheater stage. These are really too far away to keep a good eye on a small child. Bring your sunscreen! There are no benches nearby to sit on, but there are concrete blocks so bring a towel for parents to sit on. It's a public fountain, so we were glad to have our water shoes. The fountain is advertised to have a lot of features and lights, but we didn't see any of that while we were there. The water shoots up out of the ground and doesn't change. That's enough for my preK kid, but might get boring for older ones. We brought some water toys and those were a big hit. While we were there a summer camp or daycare came through with 50 kids who were well-behaved, but they took over the amphitheater area and most of the fountain. We ended up leaving because it was just too crowded.

This review is slightly biased. Our church family rented out the waterpark after general public…read morehours had ended. It was wonderful having the whole place to our group since there were maybe 40 people alogether and apparently up to 600 people are maximum capacity. We had plenty of turns on the slides, time in the pool, and the concession window was operating as well. Yummy ice cream. There were a lot of lifeguards around to ensure safety; probably more than we needed. The kiddos had a blast. Who knew you could rent a waterpark? I hope we get to do this again! Happy yelping!

my family and I had a good time at the waterpark, but I have issues with the staff. I believe they…read morewere targeting us because of the color of our skin. one life guard (a guy with a brace on his foot) called me out for not having my toddler in a life jacket but I seen 5 other babies (Caucasian) smaller than my son in the pool without life jackets as well but they didn't say anything to them. then on the child water slide, the female staff told me I couldn't have my son between my legs he had to be beside me, but then later on I seen a caucasian female have her daughter between her legs going down the slide. I love the establishment but I don't like that I had multiple staff members saying stuff to me when there were other people doing the same thing and don't get anything said to them. This review is looking pretty epic! Nice!

Listen, it's small for a water park. I've taken the kids a few times and they always have a blast…read more There are plenty of staff and lifeguards and they're all super friendly and professional. It can get busy after 1pm, so we go early. The upstairs balcony area is almost empty until 1230pm, so if you can't get an umbrella chair, it's a nice alternative. The slides are fast and the "lazy river" moves right along, too.

Great for children and a fair price. Water was clean with life guards posted throughout.read more

I visited the Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park last night and it was a sight to see! Beautiful…read morelights and displays. Some areas had holiday music playing. It was a drive thru experience but you were able to stop at the gift shop half way thru. They had various items from local businesses for sale. I would definitely visit again next year!

We *try* to visit Tanglewoof bark park every Sunday with our puppy and his sisters (adopted by…read moreother families). It's always a good crowd, weather permitting. It's fun seeing familiar faces - both human and pup. I like how it's separated into two spaces for both large and small dogs. We've only have wonderful experiences at this dog park :)

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!

We come to the Charlotte area every year for a corporate sponsored event. This year we decided to…read moretry something new. Not only was the wake park a great deal, with equipment included for first time guests, but the entire staff was so patient and knowledgeable about the sport. You can wakeboard, use the Aqua Park, play corn hole, or frisbee golf. They even have summer campfire kids and annual memberships. If your in the Charlotte area, I recommend you get over to their location and spend the day. We will be adding them to our annual trip agenda.

The guys and gals at SouthTown Wake Park are everything you want in a wake park. They are beyond…read morekind and help people with any problems that may arise. Timeliness is a top priority for them because any time I sent an email to them or even a message through Instagram they were right there responding right away; cordial and punctual. If you have any questions, they will not hesitate to respond to you in a comforting and calm way. I've been to many different cable parks and the guys and gals are SouthTown are the real deal and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided me. Rest assured, when you book a day with SouthTown you will be placed in good hands and your worries will drift away. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

Beautiful hikes and mountains views. Nice picnic area with restrooms available. Several people…read morefishing or playing in the stream. Good place for families.

Amazing views!!!…read more Came here on a group hike and it did not disappoint! We did the 4 something mile loop from the upper parking lot to the waterfall and back to the parking lot. It is hard! The amount of incline is enough but going up the stairs after resting at the waterfall was dreadful. We survived! The views are OMG!!!!! Wow! Breathtaking at each lookout. The stone is so smooth it almost looks painted. It rained a little at one of our lookout stops and it was such a refreshing experience. Cellphone reception here is super limited and so I want to come back in hopes I'll be able to actually track my hike .