(4.5 stars) How have I never reviewed this place? It's been…read moreone of my regular walking spots for years. Despite the name, High Point City Lake Park is located in Jamestown. It offers a ton of parking, a pool, gazebos and kayaks for rent, and activities for kids. City Lake hosts community events from time to time, and it can get quite crowded on those days, but go during an off-hour and its fairly serene. For walkers, there's a view of the lake and some interesting wildlife (Muscovy ducks, anyone?). The trails also connect to the Piedmont Environmental Center, which is worth remembering should PEC parking ever fill up. Whether you want to swim, fish, paddle, or stroll, City Lake Park has what you need to be able to enjoy the outdoors.

This park should have more reviews! It's has everything! Trains, carousel, putt putt, boat rides,…read morewater park and playground. All under $2. You can actually buy a pass for $5 and ride the train and carousel unlimited times all day! Now that's a deal! The particular day we went, they even had food trucks. The playground has been recently remodeled, all the equipment is very brand new. They have a section for the older kids and well as toddlers. Plenty of swings and lots of opportunities to climb and slide. Everything overlooks the lake and a portion of the train ride even goes alongside it. I enjoyed going through the tunnel the most. Though the carousel is a little dated, it's still fun and only $1. The boat ride was neat too. There's an ample amount of shelters available should you want to reserve one for a party and if you enjoy walking or riding your bike, there are plenty of trails that connect. If you want to find more information on hours and cost of the additional amenities I'd suggest looking at the website. The water park has its own pricing and hours. I'm sure the summer hours of operation of the park are different than the fall/winter. Overall this is a great place to have a day trip and it be fun for the whole family at an affordable rate!

Pretty good place to go relax and take the kids out to enjoy nature. I normally go here to destress…read moreand go on walks.

If Greensboro and High Point can claim somewhere as a "central park" it would have to be the parks…read moreand rec complex created by the fusion of City Lake Park, Jamestown Park and Golf Course, the High Point Greenway, and the Piedmont Environmental Center converging together on this point. If you can't figure out a way to spend a day outside somewhere in all that, you might just not like the outdoors! The Piedmont Environmental Center serves as kind of a trailhead for the High Point Greenway, as well as a system of lakeside trails that run along city lake and the golf course. The welcome center is attractive on the outside, though decisively could use a facelift indoors. Still, it has what you need. Restrooms, vending, information and brochures, and even a small exhibit featuring native snakes and amphibians from the Piedmont. I never pass up a chance to check out some snakes, preferably behind glass like these. The trails make a great place for a light intensity hike, a simple nature walk, or just a place to walk the dog. On my visit, it was an overcast and cool day in early spring, so it's not quite time for peak visitors yet. I prefer this time of year, things are quiet and serene, and the trees are just starting to bloom. There is no shortage of signage along the trails, and ample places to make sure you clean up after your dog. Another note, if you're a Pokemon Go player, there are no less than 12(!) easy to access gyms at both the major hub around the visitor center, and then several along the trails, not to mention a litany of Pokestops. Please only read this information and follow it if you're on team Mystic. The rest of you can feel free to forget you read it. All of this is free, so get out and enjoy nature as North Carolina provides in abundance!

This is a peaceful park very nearby the palladium area. There are multiple playgrounds and shelters…read moreas well as baseball and soccer fields. This looks like a great place to come for a run or for the kids to enjoy a nice afternoon

I was looking for a park that was convenient and not too far and Gibson park popped up on the map…read more It's mainly a park with soccer fields, shelters, kid playgrounds. They do have a few trails but it's not fancy like many big state parks. If you're looking for a clean, well taken care of park this is your place. It's also easy to find and they have plenty of parking. The restroom was clean and the grounds clean too. There were people fishing too.

Not every city has a place like Deep River Recreation Center, and I am glad that it exists for all…read moreto enjoy. From the external amenities, like the tennis courts, amazing playground, three ball fields, and additional spaces, to the entire inside of the rec center, this center is an asset to High Point. Boasting nice external bathrooms, this is a great place to bring littles on the weekend. The ball fields can be reserved for different user groups. I am so glad that a nice, clean, enjoyable space like this exists.

My 21-yr-old niece died, unexpectedly, in her sleep and we needed a place to go for the meal after…read morethe funeral service. The people at Deep River Recreation Center waived the 2-wk reservation requirement and were so wonderful to deal with. They eased my sister, my nephew, and my niece's father's burden with their caring support.

had a lovely picnic by the water at the northern outlook. The restrooms are very well kept.read more

It's a pretty park BUT if you are a serious bank fisherman, the bank fishing area at the marina is…read morenot the move. Boats can get out on the water away from the overpressurized Marina area, where there's a lot of people, and a lot of noise. No, this is just my opinion, but I've talked to several anglers who have said the same thing and the difficulty of catching fish at the bank area at Oak Hollow. If you wanted to have maybe just a picnic and casually fish, maybe this is the move. But if you're trying to catch serious fish, this is not the move. Lovely area though.

Fishing here is very productive there's only one ramp for launch and recovery so sometimes it's…read morebusy. Like anywhere else just have to be patient

We have lived all over & this is one of the BEST dog parks we have ever been to! There is a…read morebeautiful shady path leading to the dog park section, the small dog section allowed for interaction with the larger dogs yet I still felt very safe letting my new foster dogs run free, the perimeter fence is very secure with a trail for the small dogs to run & sniff to their hearts' content in a small cornered off section of woods, and all of the dog owners were super friendly and very responsible about watching their dogs and making sure everyone played well together. Loved it!

I've been for several events including cookouts and baby showers…read more The shelters are easily able to be rented online and at reasonable prices. There seems to always be some type of attendant on the premises that's happy to assist. The shelters are clean and well shaded. Would definitely book for a future event.

Beautiful and quiet park to spend some quality time with your family. You can fish here, take a…read morewalk, play in the field or have a picnic. We had an amazing time here enjoying nature

The Park at High Point is a wonderful place to hold your summer family get together. They offer…read moreeverything from pools, boating and fishing. There is even a train that takes you on a ride through the park. Fun...fun...fun!

Super cute park. Perfect for picnics and celebrations. There is a dam in the middle of the park,…read moreand on one end of the park there are swings and a mini playground. Across the river you can see a beautiful golf course, and enjoy a gorgeous sunset while sitting/standing at the hill top. Running up and down the hill is a sure way of getting an awesome workout. There aren't many trees in the common areas, so it may not be the best place to be at noon on a summer day, but as I said before, sunsets are beautiful, so near closing time is a great time to go. The park is small, and there are just a few shelters with picnic tables, but seems like the perfect place to enjoy a weekend afternoon. On the weekends the park sets up fun freesbie golf games on each end. Couldn't find the exact address, but it's located on Eastchester Dr., between Hilton Ct. & Lake Forest Dr.

Very cool park, despite its small size. Sitting on a blanket next to the lake is wonderful. Our dog…read moreloved sniffing around & we will use the covered shelters for future picnics when the weather is less humid. Nobody creepy was hanging around (previous reviewer said this) & parking was good.

The more time I spend in Greensboro the more I feel its namesake may be due to green spaces rather…read morethan a revolutionary general. And the arboretum may as well be the central Jewel in the crown. This space is an endless amble filling the otherwise unused, hilly gaps of in-between. There are gravel, mulch, dirt and paved pathways intermingled with themed spaces, specialty gardens, groves of large native trees, plenty of benches, shaded and sunny spaces alike, and an assortment of artistic installations. It connects neighborhoods to baseball diamonds and wide open multi-use fields. There are places to picnic the day away or watch the kids burn energy on the playground. And best of all, it's completely free and easily accessible from multiple points along the perimeter. If you are looking to spend a quiet Sunday de-stressing before a new work week, I can't recommend this place more!

Pretty cool walking trail! There's a lot of bridges to walk over. Also, there's benches all along…read morethe trail. Most of the walk I did was paved, but some of it was through the wooded trails. There are bathrooms at the start of the trail near the school.