This is a very large park and it was fabulous to have a spot to walk around and enjoy some nature…read morein this part of the Charlotte suburbs. Lots of features and sporting venues including - two beach volleyball courts - two synthetic turf fields - one softball/multi purpose field - five tennis courts - two pickleball courts - a nine-hole disc golf course - three picnic shelters - four outdoor handball/practice courts - three horseshoe pits - children's playground; - paved walking path - one mile nature trail Some of the tennis courts and shelters are available for reservation through the city's Recreation department. There is a restroom facility here that was very useful and surprisingly clean. And yes, it is a veterans memorial park with a number of statues, sculptures and memorials to those who have served in the military. [Review 306 of 2024 - 3562 in North Carolina - 21340 overall]

Not hard to get to - just get off the Interstate and keep going straight. Don't be distracted by…read morethe pretty park down at the intersection because that's really just the entrance. Keep going and you'll get to the main park area which has all the fields and such. THREE softball fields and a football field along with a picnic shelter and two playgrounds. There is also a permanent structure with restrooms and a concessions area. It's the spot, for sure. [Review 11561 overall, 1341 of 2019.]

This park doesn't have enough parking space! Biggest downfall to this park when a football game is…read moregoing on.

This park offered some modern facilities, and notably free parking on the greenway reasonably close…read moreto downtown Charlotte, which is not always easy to find. The soccer fields were busy when I dropped in, but I still had no trouble finding shaded parking.

This is a large park with lots of things to do. Alexander Street Park is six acres and packed…read morereasonable densely with sporty activities. A full--court basketball court, six tennis courts (sadly, not lighted) and a great playground. The large open field is good for soccer or football or just running around. There is a brick structure with restrooms, though they're currently (October 2020) locked for COVID. Please send karma to the clown who not only threw a bicycle in Sugar Creek but it looks like it's a kids bike and therefore stolen. I hate people. I took a nice walk around the park to try to get that out of my head. Thanks! [Review 14044 overall, 1366 of 2020, number 2670 in North Carolina.]

My husband and I grabbed lunch from a food truck and drove around to find a park to eat in. This…read morepark was easily accessible with our car on a late Saturday afternoon. Learned while there that it's the first African American park in Charlotte. We easily found covered seating with a table not far from a basketball court and pickle ball court with games in play. We were also near restrooms which I meant to check out but from the outside the building looked new and well kept. Weather was nice out, park was not crowded. I saw a sign advertising music in the evenings every 4th Saturday. There's an amphitheater near the front of the park. We'll probably be back to check out the music. Really nice park!

This well manicured park is less of a walking or resting area and more of a sporting area, with…read moreseveral fields, courts, and other facilities. It is a notable area to park near downtown, and a creek runs nearby. The amount of cover from sun is somewhat limited.

This park is great for kids of all ages they have a play set for smaller kids and a separate one…read morefor bigger kids. Lots of shade, picnic tables and benches, trash bins and even a charcoal grill for use.

This five acre park has a playground, basketball court and a sizeable baseball field. Not much…read moreshade this afternoon. The asphalt basketball court is in good condition. I appreciate the "This playground donated by The Oakhurst Men's Club to the Charlotte Park and Recreation Commission. April 1957." Thank you. Lots of parking, several benches around. [Review 12299 overall, 2083 of 2019.]

This larger park is operated by Mecklenburg County and features an amphitheater, 2 lit baseball…read morefields, a batting cage, volleyball court and a concrete restroom facility and concession stand. When I stopped in today, a team of ballplayers was hard at work in the batting cages. I watched them for a bit and then made my way through the very mushy field to the surprisingly clean restroom. Lots of parking here, this is a large park. [Review 10594 overall, 362 of 2019.]

Cute park, nice play equipment for kids and it's also shaded so it's perfect for summer…read more They have a little picnic area and trails in the woods to walk. First time visit to the playground, didn't look around anywhere else. Didn't see a bathroom close by the playground but that doesn't mean there isn't one. We really like the playground.

This south Mecklenburg park is home to 11 full sized soccer fields. The County has handed over…read moremanagement of the soccer fields to a local organization and they do allow the fields to be rented but for match use only no practice sessions are permitted. On a holiday weekend, the place was packed with quite a lot of people here playing and spectacting. The park is easy to access but is down a tree lined road off Nations Ford. Other than the soccer fields, there are half-court and full-court basketball courts, walking trails, a picnic shelter with grills restrooms and playgrounds. It's a HUGE park.

Love walking here, enjoying the fields when I go with the kids. It's a nice spot that I love to…read morevisit to just get away and take my mind off everything. It has plenty of soccer fields (I don't play though), a playground, basketball courts and I think they have a baseball field, but I've never really checked that part out.

Soccer enthusiasts will find this park to be a great choice. There are many areas for enhancement…read moresuch as adding a permanent toilet block and creating walking trails around the field. The quality of the grass field has improved significantly since Spring.

This 20 acre park is all about soccer (futbol) fields. There are 5 of them, three with lights and 2…read morewithout. Plenty of parking for those attending games. There is nothing else here, though if you want to go next door to the elementary school, you might find a playground. [Review 11572 overall, 1352 of 2019.]