Quiet on a Saturday morning when I stopped by, Efird Park is a lovely park that is almost nature…read morepreserve. Aside from the playground, picnic areas and the walking trails around the lake, there is also a barn that is available for hosting private events. There are both paved and natural walking trails. I had a great walk today on the paved trail. The park is in excellent condition and is located pretty far from the rustle of the city. Plenty of parking. [Review 13846 overall, 1168 of 2020, number 2537 in North Carolina.]

Nice park with clean restrooms…read more Nice place for picnic, no grills. One other option is Frisbee Golf Course is also available here.

Incorrect...Not the correct trail. This is a map of the highway 200 route!!!…read moreCome to Great Falls. Go to the old train depot( now apartments) at Mount Dearborn dam and walk behind the twin towards Fort Lawn. About 4 miles of the most beautiful scenery on the Catawba River. While here view the famous "paper clip" entry into the rapids which is one of only two in the world. Viewed from the Tom Mamgus Bridge on highway 200 looking south.

We love this trails system. It's a huge network of trails in North and South Carolina. When we…read moredon't feel like driving to the mountains, we usually end up on a portion of the Carolina Thread Trail near Charlotte. Recently, we've done the portions near Baxter Village, Waxhaw, and South Fork Trail. I know we've done way more than that, but those are the ones that come to mind recently. The trails are well maintained and typically well marked. If you're looking to get outside in the Carolinas, check out their website to find a trail near you.

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.]

This one acre park is all about the littlest ones. There are no ball parks here but there is a…read moremassive playground area and a structure with bathrooms (temporarily closed when I was here). There is a small picnic shelter and lots of space for children to burn off energy. The playground base is a soft mulch that's great for when little people fall down as they tend to do. Benches for the adults to sit. The park is fenced with limited entries so that kids can't wander off easily. There is street parking on Main Street or a lot from the Church Street side. [Review 13852 overall, 1174 of 2020, number 2542 in North Carolina.]

Nice little park right off downtown Waxhaw. Great place to hang with your kid while you wait for…read moreyour table at a nearby restaurant

Lots of sports activities here at Nesbit Park and much of it very active today. Not a lot of social…read moredistancing on the ballfields or in the spectator areas. The park has baseball fields, softball fields and picnic areas. Most of the ball fields are lighted. I enjoyed the walking track but did not go as far as the Carolina Thread Trail. Maybe next time. There is plenty of parking and an overflow lot at the adjacent elementary school. [Review 13848 overall, 1170 of 2020, number 2539 in North Carolina.]

This is where you can find the Carolina Thread Trail and trail to the suspension Bridge that…read morecrosses the 12 mile creek. Fun hike.

Great little park! 2 different sets of playground equipment. They also have swings. There's also a…read morebig covered shelter to have a party or a place to eat lunch or cook on the grill.

I was looking for a picnic spot to eat my takeout lunch and found it here at this park. It's not…read morehuge but there is a nicely paved walking track that runs a quarter mile around the perimeter. Inside, there is parking for about a dozen cars with a picnic shelter and grill, two playgrounds and a pretty decent swing set. A "Little" library is also set up. The playground was open when I was here but is likely now closed for the coronavirus duration. [Review 13074 overall, 391 of 2020.]

For a few dollars a person, this is a good day use park. There is a picnic area near the parking…read morelot. The amphitheatre is nearby also. Then it is just a short walk to the museum and a few monuments. I'm not sure if there is really any connection to Jackson himself aside from the name and monuments. But there are some artifacts which date from around his time. The history here, indeed the whole area, is a history lacking from the west coast. So, whether related to the 7th president or just his era, it is cool for a life long west coaster to visit and learn. Other highlights of this state park which I did not have an opportunity to check out are camp sites, a lake with canoe rentals and a 1 mile nature trail. Practically something for everyone.

On our way to Florida, we stopped at the Andrew Jackson State Park for a quick walk. I knew my…read moregrandbabies needed a break before piling back in the van for the next leg of the trip. This park is located about 20 miles off the I-77 interstate. There is plenty of signage to guide you. The park is $3 per adult and $1 per child with a pay station. Park opens at 9am. Plenty of parking! We walked around the statues, the meeting house, and the schoolhouse. Kids enjoyed ringing the bell. There are picnic tables and a covered shelter with additional tables. There is a restroom that is depicted as a log cabin. So is the picnic shelter. Very Rustic looking. The kids enjoyed looking at everything, reading the markers and taking their own photos. It was very relaxing and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them take their own photos. I hope they always enjoy history! Kayla Beth Fields , the kids and I had a great little adventure.

This lovely garden is located not far from the center core of downtown Waxhaw. A passive…read morepostcard-sized park, it has some shade and some benches. It is a proper rose garden and is named after Waxhaw's beloved history teacher, Dare Steele. Ms. Steele authored the play "Listen and Remember." The play was performed for many years at the Museum of the Waxhaws and was about the boyhood of President Andrew Jackson and the Waxhaws Colonial Settlement. Stop by. There is some street parking. [Review 13854 overall, 1176 of 2020, number 2544 in North Carolina.]

Well...we bought a resale and moved into it in September, 2012. A very good choice…read more Lots of activities and clubs. Facilities include a full gym, pool, tennis courts, bacchi ball lanes, extensive walking trails, paddle tennis/pickle ball courts, horseshoe pits and even a ball field. Also a boat house and canoe & kayak club on the Catawba River. Just about everyone has a golf cart and you can get just about anywhere using them. Friendly is the theme. People wave at each other and are anxious to meet and introduce themselves whenever you meet. Monday nights are presentations as part of the life-long learning group. We have had podiatrists, bush pilots, authors, historians, financial planners and others give one-hour talks that are really interesting and kept within that one-hour limit. Lots of dances, plays, comedians and even an opera took place since we have been here. Biggest threat is to get too involved in too many activities. Not a bad threat. Well. getting ready to meet with the Old Stogies group tonight whose charter is to smoke cigars and solve the world's problems. Someone has to do it.

We have been living here for 6 years and have enjoyed every minute. Our priorities for a…read moreretirement community were that it be inland, near a major airport, close to a large city, and offer plenty of amenities. SCCL offers that and much more. There is a club, event or activity for almost anyone. For the less active person it is a very well kept aesthetically appealing neighborhood, close to shopping and many restaurants. After 13 years ( I think building began in 2006) major updating and renovating will soon begin on our Lakehouse. It will be a major disruption in our primary amenity center and , understandably, has caused some grumbling and disagreement throughout the community. My feeling is that if we are to retain our position as the premier 55+ community of the Carolinas, we need to accept the inconvenience and enjoy the outcome! No community is perfect, but if you're looking for a fun- filled active retirement with friendly neighbors and a lovely environment- you should check out Sun City Carolina Lakes!

Really great little park- there's a little paved trail around it, a skate area, a jungle gym type…read moreareas and bathrooms that are clean. Nice area and easy access with parking. Great area for families and kids

Looking for some fun activities to do with the nibblings led us to the Waxhaw Sk8 Park…read more Located in the heart of Waxhaw the skatepark is a good size with a good amount of parking. Make sure you wear your helmet and only use skateboards and scooters. There is a park with slides and other equipment right beside the skatepark. The nibblings loved the skatepark and we will be back again tomorrow! Waxhaw Sk8 Park 209 S Church St Waxhaw, NC 28173 Saturday October 2, 7pm (Review 601 overall, 145 in 2021)