This big park is also a trailhead. Two softball fields and assorted trails and even a picnic…read moreshelter. There is a nice playground (out of service because of COVID, August 2020) that is in the shade with some seating for the adults who are supervising. There is a backstop and bleachers for one of the ball fields and it's close enough to the trees that you could find a shady spot to sit. The Campbell Creek and McAlpine Creek Greenways connect James Boyce Park to McAlpine Creek Community Park. The shelter can be reserved online. [Review 13714 overall, 1034 of 2020, number 2492 in North Carolina.]

A nice relaxing Sunday fun time with your kids. This park on a sunny day is great. There space for…read morepicnic, barbecue, space to play soccer, walk your dog there a even little trails. What I like the most is that it feels more secluded but safe. It's not packed like most popular kids parks are. My 4 year old had fun and so did I, boy of us burned some energy and made our Sunday funday.

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.]

Came for the Panda Fest !! Good: bar serving beers and…read morecocktails, food was good, vendors were pleasant, the event was nicely spaced out. Not so good: security line to get in was very long. I paid for the VIP tickets, but the sign was blocked so I didn't notice it at first. After awhile , security notice no one was checking in for VIP THENNN they made an announcement the entrance was open. It was unorganized , too many cooks in the cooking. Once inside , it was a good time. Some would say it was expensive, but honestly what fair/festival is cheap?? Let me know bc I haven't been to one. Overall, it was a very nice event

Came on a weekday, and it was pretty empty, with a few people walking dogs as well as corporate…read morefolks walking to/from office buildings in the area. Large grassy area and paved walking paths are well maintained. There's a disc golf course set up (BYO discs). Parking spots along the street offer easy access. Good if you're looking for a calm area with plenty of space.

I happened upon this quaint and unassuming little neighborhood park just a mile away from my…read morefavorite cafe. If you frequent rows of shops along Park Road you too may find this short jaunt a nice respite from the noisy traffic cruising down the road. This park is located, as mentioned, at the heart of an old neighborhood making up the solid heart of one of Charlotte's largest residential areas. It's enough green space to get a short walk in or simply sit on the grass for a picnic on a nice day. There's a very large array of playground and jungle gym for the kids to work out all their excess energy. There's even a work out area nearby for general fitness - aimed more at adults. There's a small rose garden and a paved path around the park, not to mention the convenient sidewalk lining the road right next to it. Probably the icing on this cake is the disc golf course. I don't disc golf, but this one looks easy-peasy for the beginners out there that may be just getting into the sport. While this park may not be super stellar or anything special, I'd argue that it's a hidden gem of sorts due to its location tucked into the neighborhood and how absolutely quiet it is even now, as we sit at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when everybody just wants to get out into nature. Want to sit at a distance from people, have a bite to eat, read a book or write under the shade of a big tree? That's right, go here everyone. The secret is out.

Lovely leafy green park in the middle of what they call a "bedroom community" and next to the local…read moreelementary school. Disc golf course, playground, walking path and plenty of parking. Not enough shade in the parking lot but beggars can't be choosers. I stopped by this morning with a cup of coffee and a bagel to enjoy while dining "al fresco." There are some benches in the shade. Note that they do not allow pickups from the elementary school here. You can park and come in side but they don't want the kids walking to the park for pickup.

This is a small park, commonly referred to as a pocket park. It is located near the Matthews Town…read moreHall and the Public Library building. There is a pergola and some seating with a bit of street parking so that you can enjoy a bit of outdoors. If you're thinking about eating lunch al fresco, this would be a great spot to do so. The park is dedicated in memory of Kay Plyler, who was a long time Town employee and the Assistant Town Manager at the time of her passing. [Review 11584 overall, 1364 of 2019.]

Another great park! Lots of variety here. We were able to meet one of the rangers who was extremely…read morefriendly. The park itself had disc golf in the trails (which you can walk through without playing), soccer fields, plenty of parking, and bathrooms. I believe it also has a playground and rec center but we didn't see them. It felt safe and was very clean!

Was here all weekend for a lacrosse tournament. Fields are artificial turf, are beautiful and well…read morekept. There's a paved walking path around the perimeter of each field. Fields are surrounded by fencing. Restrooms did not seem to be maintained throughout the day so as the day wore on, and more people were using it, it was a mess - no toilet paper, dirty messy floors, a couple of toilets needing maintenance. Not pleasant at all. There's only one restroom building and for our tournament, there was always a line at the women's restroom. Parking was horrendous. For any other regular event, there's probably enough parking but for this tournament it filled up quickly by 8am and people were starting to park in the grass. The Park officials announced during the tournament that anyone parking on the grass will be towed. They did suggest other parking areas on a gravel path that were still pretty limited. If you're there for a big event, just get there early enough to park.

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

This pretty postcard-sized park is in amazing condition. Someone at the Parks department really…read morecares because the grass is perfectly mowed, the flowers are pretty and colorful and the brick path is smooth. The park has a number of small tables that are perfect for a picnic or for setting up a chess board. The grass would be ideal for a picnic blanket. There is no playground or restroom facility. There is some parking across the street and wrapped around the block, but it's not perfect. It is still a five star park. [Review 15443 overall, 947 of 2021, number 2990 in North Carolina.]