Rented a double kayak and paddleboard online while eating lunch at the nearby bar&grill. Easy…read morecheckout and waiver process. Pickup and return was very chill. One nice thing is they have a submerged grate on the dock that makes it very easy to get into / out of the kayaks. My 80+ yo mom was able to do it!

Located within the residences it may seem to go unnoticed for the average person, the Tailrace…read moreMarina was worth the trip out. Thinking I'd want more than a 2 hour outing on the river north of Lake Wylie and glad I didn't book More than the minimum allotted time we had a great time and quite a workout. Since moving to the area I was hard pressed to find a kayak rental place and it's perfect for both the avid and casual kayaker, the friendly staff was helpful as well and it was plus they adjusted our time accordingly prior to time/ticket purchase. It is dog friendly so that made my day

Great park Beautiful area…read morePlenty of parking Clean bathrooms Nice boardwalk Perfect for toddlers Padded play area Great climbing structures Creative area Nice place to picnic Some shade

They've remodeled the playground and I love it! Everything…read moreabout it is so cute. The slides are smooth and end low to the ground too, which I think often gets overlooked. I just wish there were sunshades built in over the entire playground!

It's a very small but nice park. It's very close to the gun range and you can hear the shots loud…read moreand clear. The shots are a little too close for comfort in my opinion but it's Labor Day weekend and many people came out to enjoy time with their families and friends. There's a nice walking path where you can also ride bikes. There are picnic tables and a shelter with restrooms. No volleyball nets or sand in this park but it's nice for a little getaway.

I went down to Gastonia to try out the new "Whataburger" when I happened apon this park near 85…read more Wow! I don't know where to start. First of all, the scenery resembles that of a state park. Especially the upper level of it, which has the playground. As you wind up the pathway (which is a one way street), you go higher and higher. It brings back old memories when I used to visit Paris mountain in Greenville, SC. Secoundly, picnic areas are all over the park, both in the upper and lower levels, with the biggest one overlooking the lake. And what a large and beautiful lake it is!! Lastly, there is a very well paved pathway that encircles the lake, which provides a 2 mile walk. It's great for anything from alone time to family time.

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

We ran every River Jam back when we met in 2013 and until we had the first kid in 2020. Since it's…read morebeen hard to get back, but we took the kids to meet friends and their friends tonight. Some is the same and some is different. It's still very clean, welcoming, and a great way to get outside for a workout and/or relax. We love watching the rafting. The kids loved Wildwoods. Always local craft beer options and decent food. Be sure to check out Thursdays and Saturdays in the summer for the concert series! Well behaved dogs are welcome and now have their own park! We hope to have a new furry friend soon and will check it out.

It was a full eventful day! We did the white water rafting first....you have to reserve times. It…read morewas fun! It's man made so you can't drown.....so relax . We also did the figure 8 zip line. That was an $11 upcharge despite already purchasing the all day pass. We went on a day that wasn't crowded at all but hot. 2nd time here. 10 years apart Rock wall upgrades and a rock wall that hovers over a 20ft pool. Better to wear closed toe shoes!

Family owned and operated lake to fish in. Very nice place to take your family or kids to fish…read more The owners are great and very helpful if you have questions. They have some pretty big fish to catch even though I have only caught the smaller ones. Definitely recommend if you want a relaxing local place to fish.

Kinda overpriced... they open at 9 am which isn't early enough for fishing and the fish here don't…read morebite much anyways

Located to the west of Charlotte airport where Wilkinson Blvd crosses the Catawba River, this 137…read moreacre nature preserve has more than half a mile of riverfront shoreline. Much of it is high quality hardwood that is over 85 years old. The nature preserve has some significant elevation changes, ranging from 568 feet to 690 feet. It's a decent hike along the river. The name Iswa is a Catawba word meaning "people of the river". Mecklenburg County, particularly along the Catawba River, was historically part of the Catawba nation. The name Iswa creates potential for education regarding human connections to the river, both past and present. There are a dozen or so parking spaces at the entrance. [Review 12581 overall, 2373 of 2019.]

i honestly loved this little walk. cute path that basically is a latge circle. looks over water and…read morehas small benches along the way. cute, breath of fresh air. nice if you want to jus take a naturey stroll :)

One of my FAVORITE running spots in North Carolina. Hidden gem. Particularly nice on a summer…read moremorning. Extensive trails that go for miles and pretty water too!

I was visiting the area and looking for a place to get in a run. There was ample parking,…read morewell-marked trail signage, and scenic, peaceful views. There were other people out on the trails too, but they weren't crowded. I would go back if in the area again.