This is a pleasant little athletic complex convenient to the Raintree neighborhood and accessible…read moreby sidewalk from other neighborhoods and apartments even miles away. There is a well maintained soccer/football field with lines and field goal posts. It's surrounded by a quarter-mile track with a softer paved turf made for track and field competition. A multisport field sits in the middle of the complex where I've seen pick up soccer games, lacrosse practice and ultimate frisbee among other things played. At the end closest to the middle school is a large baseball field and a smaller field probably for softball and kickball. The parking area directly in front of the fields is usually opened at dawn but is small. For bigger events you can park at the middle school and walk a paved path less than a mile long from there to these fields. The path passes a wetland area with an unofficial nature trail through it (that probably gets really muddy after a rain). It's a great spot to go and get fit, especially now as COVID has the school closed giving more time for public use of the fields. I even saw a proposal on the city of Charlotte page to one day turn this into a more official Olympic grade sports training complex. Would be cool to see if that happens.

I go here multiple times a week,I do wish they had lacrosse goals and a flat wall.But overall a…read moregreat outdoor activity for the family.

"Take me out to the ball game...." Bats swinging, strikes thrown, and runs scored warms my soul…read more Today's game was only a scrimmage but it was still good baseball. I love rooting on the team and hear the moms and dads cheering on their kids. This park isn't in the best shape but community of players, coaches, and parents definitely makes up the atmosphere! Here's to a great season!!

The Steel Creek Athletic Association (SCCA), has been an outstanding environment for both of my…read moresons. Soccer, flag football, tackle football, baseball, they have leagues for all. While the kids practice you can walk or run around the facility (~1 mile completely around the park). The only minor knock on the facilities is the limited bathrooms/dependence on porta-potties. However the people and the parents we've encountered at Steele Creek are all top notch and know what family/community is about. This is a great association for families. We really lucked up by moving to this area of Charlotte.

This small park includes a parking area with a half-dozen or so spaces. Nearby, the park has flags…read moreand memorials for each of the different branches of the US military. There is a soldier on a plinth with arm extended. I'm guessing World War I uniform. I thought that the bench dedicated to the Gold Star Mothers was particularly lovely to see. Stop by and pay a tribute to those who fought for our freedom. [Review 13044 overall, 361 of 2020.]

Time is a valuable thing Watch it fly by as the pendulum…read moreswings Watch it count down to the end of the day The clock ticks life away. - Linkin Park, "In the End" (2000) This is Lincoln Park and it's located next to the York County Sheriff's Department Training Center. There is a large fenced-in area with playground and benches. The playground has swing sets and a climbing frame with slides. There's a soft base. Adjacent to the playground, there is a picnic shelter with a grill, basketball court and a separate tennis court. All are in quite decent condition. There is limited shade at the tennis court but the rest is exposed. On a hot day, this would be hot! [Review 13895 overall, 1217 of 2020, number 655 in South Carolina.]

Much of this large park is hiding behind the Olde Providence School, but it's there. 39 acres…read moreincludes 8 baseball fields, a soccer field, walking trails and a playground. There is some good shade at the playground and a bench for parents. The fields are in excellent condition and are available for rental. Plenty of parking but the lots do share with the school. .[Review 11265 overall, 1042 of 2019.]

You down with OPP? Yeah you know me!…read more Now that I got that out of the way, Olde Providence Park (OPP) is a pretty neat and rather large park tucked into the back of an old neighborhood. Seems to have a lot of history in the area and you can tell the facilities and ball parks have been here a while. It's also conveniently connected to an elementary school for the kids to use during the school day. There are at least seven baseball fields and three full playgrounds. There's one large open field area that could easily be used as a small soccer field. My favorite feature is a meandering nature trail that runs through the forested area around the back and sides of the park. Along the trail you can even find two large seating areas for outdoor classrooms and nature-based learning. The parking situation seems limited as you're using the school's lot and the bathroom facilities were closed on a day when no games were happening. Good thing they also had a porta-potty out there. For a Sunday afternoon "walk in the park" though, this place is great. Quiet and peaceful.

A definite upgrade from whatever the Parks Department does, this seven year-old park is chiefly…read morefunded by the Gastonia Optimist Club. The land has been donated to the city and the Club also raised money from the public for the park. The City provided the engineering and labor, though. A paved sidewalk around the area that includes a large playground (handicapped accessible!), picnic grove, flagpole and picnic shelter. The playground features some different climbing and playing equipment that I've not seen in many other playgrounds. There is street parking. [Review 13720 overall, 1040 of 2020, number 2497 in North Carolina.]

This was a strange little park. From what we saw, it was a…read moresmall area with beautiful greenery and lots of benches and covered tables. It looked lovely for a calm walk. However, the playground was the part I couldn't quite wrap my mind around. It follows the newer trend of rope and metal playgrounds and had no slides, tunnels, bridges, or anything else that a good old fashioned park has. The sign said for ages 2-12, but my 2 year old found nothing he could play on or reach on his own. So, this park is good for a nice stroll, but I wouldn't recommend the playground for small children.

One of my favorite places for a walk. Love the farmers market, decorations at Christmas. Great…read morefamily spot.

Beautiful park. Come sit read or walk. Very peaceful. Love coming here. Always a friendly face and…read moreget conversations with a stranger. People are very nice in this small town. You will see the Belmont police patrolling several times down the street believe me you are safe LOL. There is a high playground for the kids. Across the street are many restaurants and shops including steakhouse bars and coffee shops. Highly recommended this beautiful park.

A few benches and a basketball court. A good amount of litter that needs cleaning but the court…read moreitself is in good condition and there are nets on the rims. Also, the grill is kind of close to the court which seems strange. The park is down a short dirt road off Magnolia Street, which seemed odd as well. [Review 13893 overall, 1215 of 2020, number 653 in South Carolina.]