I am incredibly impressed with Village Park ... and the city of Kannapolis as a whole! My husband…read moreand I attended the opening show of their free summer concert series, and we were in awe of how well-maintained this park is, and how organized our entire experience was. We arrived around 5:30 PM to claim our seats on the lawn, and thankfully we were able to find a parking spot right near the pedestrian bridge across the street. The city posted a very detailed map of parking options on their Instagram page ... and the amazing thing is, not only is all of that parking free, but there is a free shuttle that will take folks back and forth to their spots if they are unable to walk that far (or even if they just don't want to!) The openers started at 7 PM, and then the main act started around 8:15 PM. This gave the crowd plenty of time to get situated in their spots, grab some snacks, hit the restrooms, or even ride the carousel! This was a family-friendly outdoor concert, and they did a great job of having food/drink/activities for both kids and adults to enjoy. A glass of wine or a can of beer was just $5 each ... which felt like a steal since I'm used to spending more than double that for the same pour at other concert venues. The show itself was awesome ... we saw The Fray and they were everything we wanted them to be and more. The sound and lighting were both great. The layout of the park allowed many folks to stay in their folding chairs for the majority of the show, and still be able to see what was going on on-stage. Five stars all around for Village Park and the city of Kannapolis ... more cities should take note of what a great job they are doing here to engage their community!

We came here showing our son and our daughter in law a great time in Kannapolis! Beautiful colors…read moreon the trees, full of Lights and lots of Cheer. If they remember nothing else they will remember our cool walk thru the park! I tried my best to talk them into " let's ride on the train" but they was too adult, I was ready! This is a nice local Fun excursion place.

It is a very nice park and I have been here several times. The most impressive thing to me is the…read moreamount of turtles they have in the pond. It's incredible! I love sitting and reading while the docks and dragonflies come and go around me. Very family friendly.

Serene, family friendly park with disc golf, workout stations, playgrounds, and even a greenway…read more Great spot for a quick run/bike ride!

A walk in the park, should just be a walk in the park. Baker's Creek Park, offers just that. Clear…read morepaths, nice walkways, and a nature like path to walk on. Simple, free, quiet, picturesque, and listen to the water trickle from the creek when you cross it. New courts to play on, nice walkways. Bring your Pickle ball gear, and some family and friends, and get on with it, all for free.

This large park is open all day though some of the activities are marked off because of the…read morepandemic. But others are open and ready for you to enjoy so you have no excuse to not get some exercise and fresh air in the new Covid days. Picnic shelters, playground, mini-golf, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, a lighted softball field and a building with restrooms and concessions. The volleyball courts are free to use as are the tennis courts during daytime. When the lights are on, it's $1 per person per court. The restrooms are also closed during the pandemic. There is a ton of parking available. [Review 13153 overall, 470 of 2020.]

This lovely park is perfect for bringing the toddlers and other young ones for some outdoor…read moreexercise. The park has a playground, restrooms, picnic shelter and a paved sidewalk trail. Eight picnic tables and one grill for a great lunch spot. There is plenty of parking. [Review 14394 overall, 1719 of 2020, number 2719 in North Carolina.]

Beautiful park with lots of space to walk and play! The playgrounds here are very detailed and…read moreinteresting! I can tell that lots of time went into planning this space for the littles to enjoy! Bathrooms are fairly clean, the grass is well maintained, and there is ample space to enjoy a good jog or brisk walk here on the greenway. Beautiful in every season and I love how spacious this place is!

This 50-acre park was dedicated in 2003 as the result of a partnership between the County and the…read moreCabarrus Boys and Girls Club. Camp T.N. Spencer features community buildings available for rental for family reunions, meetings, weddings and gatherings. Other amenities include picnic shelters, a 1.5-mile trail, a playground, a volleyball court, six cabins, eight tent sites, three fishing ponds, picnic sites, horseshoe pits, restrooms and a bathhouse. The park's swimming pool is open each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lots of spots for picnics in a natural environment. Several of the picnic tables have grills and trash cans nearby. The trail is in quite decent condition and I had a good walk. Of course, always hike with a friend! [Review 14393 overall, 1718 of 2020, number 2718 in North Carolina.]

This perfectly maintained park is located near the Kannapolis municipal buildings. There are brick…read morewalkways, a memorial Ring of Honor that calls out each of the branches of the military, an eternal flame and a (mostly) quiet place to pay tribute to those who have served. The Ring of Honor lists over 1700 names of individuals from Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, dating back to the Revolutionary War, who have died in service. The design of the park has a five-point star honoring the five branches. It's a lovely spot and worth a stop to honor those who have served. [Review 13158 overall, 475 of 2020.]

The playground is marked off with caution tape because of the pandemic, but the tennis courts are…read moreavailable as long as you're practicing your proper social distancing discipline. I was pleased to see that the restrooms were unlocked and quite clean. I'd been exploring Kannapolis and Concord all morning and that large Dunkin coffee was done. Time for a quick stop! This is a lovely park with a picnic shelter and grill, a nice open space and a pretty bridge over the small creek. Great spot for a walk or to just enjoy some fresh air. There are marked parking spaces on the street for the park. [Review 13165 overall, 482 of 2020.]

Very nice little park. Brand new playground and covered picnic area. Small creek running next to…read morethe park with tiny minnows swimming. There is also a nice tennis court.

We love this newly renovated park. There is tons of parking…read moreavailable in the lot even on the weekends. The park offers two baseball fields, a soccer field, a great playground area, and a nice shelter. There is a lot of open green space to use as well. The walking path goes around the entire complex. On a sunny day it's great, but the path floods a bit when it rains. The park was very clean and had conveniently located trash cans throughout. Our first visit was around 5pm so there was tons of shade. We've also been during the middle of the day and the trees still helped out a lot. There are several benches around the playground area so it's easy to relax and keep an eye on your little ones. The playground is equipped for kids of all ages and includes toddler swings. Its learning areas include multiple mazes, sign language boards, letters, shapes, and numbers. The only downfall is the bathrooms. There was no changing station in men's nor women's bathrooms. They were also pretty dirty by the time we got there. For such a family friendly complex, the bathrooms were very disappointing.

Less a park and more a "athletic facility," Safrit Park has two softball fields, a soccer field,…read morerestrooms and concession facilities. There is a half-mile walking trail that loops around the park and it's excellent. Smooth and some shade here and there. The playground is currently roped off because of the pandemic but is great, with a mulch base. [Review 13160 overall, 477 of 2020.]

With three entrances to this half-mile greenway (one here on Academy Ave, another on Crowell Drive…read moreand the third at Kerr St), this trail is open to walkers, runners, bicyclists, and roller bladers. The Village Greenway trail starts on Elm Avenue, NW, beside the Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County. The trail travels down Elm Avenue, turns left at Alexander Street, and then right at Academy Avenue. The greenway takes you past the Academy Recreation Center and Webb Field, and then crosses a bridge and travels alongside Webb and McAllister fields. The greenway trail then crosses Crowell Drive and follows Locke Mill Creek to Kerr Street. Lots of shade, not many people walking today. It was quite pleasant to walk down and back. [Review 13169 overall, 486 of 2020.]

This place is AMAZING! I have never seen such happy dogs. The staff truly loves their jobs, the…read moredogs are so well taken care of. You won't find a better place to trust with your dog. If there is a heaven on earth for dogs, you'll find it here.

Our big derpy girl absolutely loves her stays at Tuscarora! She gets tons of play time, good…read moreinteraction with other pups her size, and gets to sleep in her own bed during stays (most of the time it even comes home laundered! Trust me, this is no easy feat!). Teddy usually falls asleep on the ride home from camp as she's so exhausted from her doggy adventures but you can tell how happy and incredibly well cared for she is during her time away. We've had issues with boarding facilities in the past (check my reviews if interested) which left us hesitant to booking, especially considering the expense that comes with larger breed considerations. However, not only does TCC have better care, facilities, and customer service; they are also easier on the checkbook. Teddy definitely has a home away from home in TCC, and even though our new move puts us another 15 minutes out, we wouldn't go anywhere else!