Nice park along Irwin creek I walked while staying nearby for business. It's a mix of serenity and…read moredevelopment running alongside a busy freeway. You'll find a large dog park here, some basketball courts, tennis courts and soccer fields. I walked about 3 miles, taking one branch that led to the Bank of America stadium and the Carolina Panthers training facility. There's a good deal of shade along the trails thanks to the trees. I saw a lot of Robins in and along the park trail. Frazier Park is a nice place to enjoy a walk while in the urban area of Charlotte. I enjoyed my walk there. I'll be back if I'm in the area again.

This park was pretty cool! I went for a nice stroll, trying to get back in shape. There was plenty…read moreto get into at this park or just a nice trail to walk through. They had tennis courts and basketball courts. So much to do! People were out and about being active, walking dogs. I followed the under the bridge and that was pretty cool, there's a little stream and nice scenery. It was really peaceful on a semi-chilli day. I'll definitely be back to walk around and see the sights!

Passing through and stopping here, Cedar Crest is the perfect spot for bringing the little ones to…read moreexercise and burn off some energy. The park features a fenced tot lot, including an adults-only gate to keep them from wandering off. There is also a picnic area. Street parking. [Review 13029 overall, 346 of 2020.]

Stumbled upon this park after visiting Glencairn. This park is adorable! It's a tiny little…read moreneighborhood park and although it's near a major road the entire park is fenced in so felt completely safe. The main play area is padded and it's a really great park for toddlers, babies and maybe the 10 and under crowd. Older kids might be a little bored since the play equipment was pretty basic, but again, great for young kids. There are benches, some swings and a small slide. Lots of good area to run around in but not quite big enough for an organized sporting event. Just a good old fashioned neighborhood pocket park. **Be warned, dogs are not allowed

Stopped by for the Perfect Game tournament. It's a cute little park with ample parking spots…read more There's a statue in the center of the drop off area which is a nice touch. Tournament was delayed by two hours due to rain. When we arrived the fields looked great and there was ample space to set up your own seating. A few trips were made to the bathroom by my group and no complaints. At one point, one person when to the concession stand to see what was on the menu as we were starting to get hungry. Come to find out that even though teams were still playing, the concession stand had closed. Most places would make an adjustment to their schedule for delayed tournaments to ensure they stayed open during the last games. This may be an external group that runs them, and I get it, it's just tough to corral hungry children and convince them they'll be fine for awhile longer.

We got food down the street at Burgers and Barley and brought it to this park to eat…read more When we drove in, I noticed many signs about social distancing. People seem to be completely ignoring the signs because the park was incredibly crowded and no one was social distancing. Luckily, we were able to find a secluded picnic table to sit at and eat our lunch. It seemed like a nice park and I would have loved to stay and walk around on some of the trails, but I wasn't comfortable doing that considering how crowded it is. I'd recommend trying to find a less popular park than this one if you're just trying to spend some time outside.

Another great park! Lots of variety here. We were able to meet one of the rangers who was extremely…read morefriendly. The park itself had disc golf in the trails (which you can walk through without playing), soccer fields, plenty of parking, and bathrooms. I believe it also has a playground and rec center but we didn't see them. It felt safe and was very clean!

Was here all weekend for a lacrosse tournament. Fields are artificial turf, are beautiful and well…read morekept. There's a paved walking path around the perimeter of each field. Fields are surrounded by fencing. Restrooms did not seem to be maintained throughout the day so as the day wore on, and more people were using it, it was a mess - no toilet paper, dirty messy floors, a couple of toilets needing maintenance. Not pleasant at all. There's only one restroom building and for our tournament, there was always a line at the women's restroom. Parking was horrendous. For any other regular event, there's probably enough parking but for this tournament it filled up quickly by 8am and people were starting to park in the grass. The Park officials announced during the tournament that anyone parking on the grass will be towed. They did suggest other parking areas on a gravel path that were still pretty limited. If you're there for a big event, just get there early enough to park.

I come here to watch my friends softball games and it's a cool lively park. There's multiple…read moreplaying fields and always some sort of team activities going on. It's always clean and well lit. I definitely need to explore this park a little more but all the areas I've been to here have been great. The bathrooms were clean and well lit too. It seems like a great park for team activities and events. There's also plenty of parking!

Larger park in Southwest Charlotte, Thomas McAlister Winget Park was dedicated on October 15, 2000…read more It was named after Thomas McAllister Winget who died along with three other Olympic High School students in an automobile accident on May 17, 1969. Today, the park boasts basketball courts, trails, three restrooms, picnic shelters with grills, a softball field, a disc golf course and a number of volleyball fields. The picnic shelters can be reserved. Buried at the back end of a residential neighborhood, it is not located near any main roads or even a decent secondary. I guess that is why it's as quiet as it is.

Hidden gem right here in Clover/York. On a clear day, you can see the Charlotte skyline. Pretty…read morewild. The incline is moderate and not a difficult hike. And, not a long distance. You should check it out. Bring your dog

No fees, no hassles but also no services. At the end of the roadway, you'll find a dirt and gravel…read moreparking lot with room for a dozen or so vehicles. Secure your vehicle, take a deep breath and get ready for a short climbing hike. This hiking trail probably rates as a moderate as it is little more than a gravel and dirt access road to the top. It starts off with a pretty swift incline but as it starts to corkscrew around Nanny's Mountain, it levels off a bit. And before you know it, you're at the top. There is a right turn just before the summit There is a clearing at the top and a large shelter that seems to be set up as a meeting place with a lectern and three rows of seats facing it. There are a couple of trash cans and that's it. No power, no barbecue grill and definitely no restrooms. Be prepared for that. There's also not much of a view from the summit. As it's January, the trees are quite bare so I could see some of the curve of the lake, but that's it. Occasionally, a plane on its way in to CLT. But no view of the skyline or of the surrounding area. I kind of want a view as my reward for a hike/climb. Not one here. Still, it was a nice and peaceful walk. And remember, never hike alone! [Review 16523 overall - 853 in South Carolina - 32 of 2022.]

This is a nice neighborhood park. It has a large covered pavilion with about four picnic benches…read moreunder it. There's a special section closed off with a fence with pretty flowers and a book share box. It also has a playground and slide for children. There's plenty of parking spaces. This park is attached to the 12 mile creek trail.

Town Creek park is opposite a large residential community and features a playground and a large…read moremutli-use green space. Today, that space was a volleyball tournament and there was a good crowd to observe. The parking lot has room for 25 or so vehicles, most of which were occupied today. There is a permanent structure with restrooms and water fountains. The parking lot is also a trailhead for the Carolina Thread Trail. [Review 13850 overall, 1172 of 2020, number 2540 in North Carolina.]

Closed and locked up for the coronavirus pandemic but otherwise will reopen for the season soon…read moreenough. One of Tega Cay's oldest parks, it sits at the end of one of the longest peninsulas of the town. The park features playground and picnic sites that are directly on the lake as well as covered picnic shelters, restrooms and a beautiful scenic overlook. Friday nights are when the Carolina Show Ski Team puts on their free waterski shows. Note that parking is by permit only and the permits are not free. There's also no walking here from anywhere other than very nearby as no public transport visits this deep into Tega Cay. [Review 13069 overall, 386 of 2020.]

Windjammer park is one of the most beautiful and accessible parks in the area. To start things off,…read morethere are a couple beaches scattered throughout the peninsula along with some docks too. There is a pavilion with benches too which can make for some scenic picnics. In the summer, the park can get pretty busy but nothing unbearable as there is plenty of space. Make sure to be careful with parking as you need a Tega Cay parking pass and sometimes police will make rounds. The main attraction of the park is the sunset during the summer. Towards the back of the park, there are plenty of benches and swings that overlook most of Lake Wylies. As the sun sets, there is a perfect angle that makes for an amazing view. All in all, this park is worth a visit and makes for a fun, cheap outing.