This is a top notch park and thank you to Hickory and the Kiwanis for your efforts. When I stopped…read moreby the playground was in full use and I had to wait for the kids to get bored of the awesome slide so that I could get a picture of it without them. On top of that, one of the baseball fields was being used for little league play and they were going all out. The park has two picnic shelters with tables and grills, a tennis court, basketball court, batting cages, restrooms, splashpad and two playgrounds. One of the playgrounds is named after Zahra Baker and I'd suggest you not go look up that name. The park is handicapped accessible including some of the rides. The four baseball fields are lighted. Parking was very limited today with lots of parents bringing their kids and hanging out. I managed to find a legal spot in front of a home on a cross street. Don't block driveways or fire hydrants! [Review 15868 overall - 3086 in North Carolina - 1372 of 2021.]

As far as parks go, this is a full 5- star experience. The play equipment is awesome and every…read moreamenity is provided for. Here's a quick rundown for reference: - newish play structure -epically awesome large slide! -clean restrooms (located near the playground) -sandpit -plenty of shaded picnic areas -Baseball field and tennis court - generous amount of green, grassy area for childhood shenanigans - seasonal splash pad! There are plenty of shaded areas surrounding the park and plenty of parking spaces. This park is not local for us otherwise it would definitely be a part of our weekly park rotation. If you're nearby though and have some rambunctious kiddies, this is the place to take them.

Southside is a 27-acre passive park that includes a mile long walking trail, an open air…read moreamphitheater, picnic tables plus two sand volleyball courts, two horseshoe pits and a large open play area. There isn't an official ballfield here but the open space would work for an informal game. There is plenty of parking and they have a permanent structure with restrooms. It's quite pretty and well maintained. [Review 15899 overall - 3115 in North Carolina - 1404 of 2021.]

I love to go to this large wide open park. Great walking track & plenty of places to get out of the…read moresun & relax. Large parking area.

I have come here two weekends in a row to run. On these cold Carolina mornings it has been quiet…read morewith very few others walking or biking the trial. It is somewhat scenic and I think it would be awesome to launch a canoe or kayak from here. There's plenty of parking and it's a good place to come and get some exercise.

Great spot for kids and huge pavilion for picnics and barbecues.public restrooms on site along with…read morewalking trail. Big events are ideal

Great park. Very clean and there are activities for all ages. They just added pickleball which is…read moremy favorite.

ESC Park has that name because the land was donated by Engineered Sintered Components. Opened in…read moreMay 2013, there are soccer fields and a walking trail. The very large playground includes a shaded bench for the grownups while the little ones are on one of the two climbing frames or the large swing set. Picnic tables and the pavilion can be reserved. There is a good dog park in the shade that is completely fenced in with regulations posted. It's interesting how much sponsorship they have going here. I think that's great. The companies get their name on a sign and the people of Troutman get a great park. [Review 13836 overall, 1158 of 2020, number 2527 in North Carolina.]

Wonderful park with well marked trails Feels like a hike…read moremore than a walk which is awesome

The Photograph Club from Trilogy had scheduled a fall photo shot for today with the goal of taking…read morein Murray's Mill Historical Site and the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, both in the same area. While at the Bridge, I mentioned that I was also considering going over to Riverbend Park which was only about 20 additional minutes from where we were. A couple of the folks decided to join me. I've been here probably a half a dozen times but never checked in and left a review although I did post some photos. Our group leader was familiar with the Park because she had hiked the trails often but was not aware of the Dam for Lake Hickory which is just upstream. The other lady was aware of the Dam but did not realize that there was a Park just downstream. When you pull into the main parking lot, at the back side is a small road with a sign that says "Trailheads" to the right and Picnic Rest Rooms to the Left. Not obvious but if you take the Left Fork, you go down the hill to the River. At the bottom of the hill is another parking lot next to the Catawba River. When you first to into the lot, there is an observation deck that extends out into the edge of the Catawba River. Great view of Fall foliage from here. If you go back past the covered picnic shelter you end up at the Canoe Launch area. Another beautiful area. We missed it but they open up the dam on occasion for the Canoe's and Kayaker's to create whitewater. At that time. all the rocks you see in the photographs are submerged. A little past peak color but the maples with their shades of rea were still beautiful.

Great parking area with bathrooms. Incredibly well-marked trails. Beautiful place for a hike.read more

Like South Mountain it isn't worth the drive. A bit moderate with somewhat strenuous incline but…read moreit's mainly so-so. To many properties around it & a lot of fun fire from them.

Lovely park in downtown blowing rock. There's a parking lot that makes it easy to access. Paved…read morewalking trails around a small pond, dog walking bags, trash cans, etc available. When I was there, there were a bunch of landscaping people tending to the grounds. We saw deer and ducks on the park. People were fishing and that was allowed, but it was catch and release only. This is a nice park in the middle of Blowing Rock right next to the swimming pool and behind a bunch of shops and restaurants. Nice little getaway smack in the middle of town!

Such a beautiful but small park!…read more The walking trail around the lake is about .50 miles so we did it a couple times. Leashed dogs are welcomed. The botanical gardens are beautiful with the red bridges and gazebo. There are restrooms available. Recommend if you are in the area.

I love this pool! it is very clean and the lifeguards are extremely helpful and friendly. Its very…read morebig with lots of room for lap swimming. There is a very nice diving board with a separate area for it. It also has an area for little swimmers too! The restrooms/showers and concession area are very neat and clean. There is plenty of space on the bleachers to set your belongings and a picnic area also ( when it's not reserved for birthday parties that is). My kids and i had a blast and will definitely be going back very soon. 10/10 recommend for everyone.

I LOVE THIS POOL!!! The guards are always so friendly and welcoming. They're great with my kids…read more 10/10 would recommend. The restrooms and food area are so clean those guards deserve a pay raise (and not a small one, like a big one). They're amazing in swim lessons and always working really hard.