Nice, relatively flat trails to walk the dogs. Looks like there's a pretty big playground there for…read morethe children as well.

This park is great to get some steps in and now the have a playground for kiddos to enjoy the park…read more They also have a pond where you can fish and release. However, the bridge that leads to the pond is under construction at the moment. Lots of benches and areas with picnic complete with trash cans.

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

Pretty nice park!…read more Hiking trails, cycling trails, horse trails, disc golf course Camping areas. Bathrooms Soccer and baseball fields. Kids playgrounds. Pretty quiet most of the trail! Good for a trail run too! I go often to walk my dog!

Many activities for kids. Fishing, mini golf and a playground. Areas to cook out. Nice easy trail…read morearound the lake . It is $4 to park.

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.]

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.

Crooked creek park is a great park for the family and sport events . This place is huge . Park is…read morealways nice and clean , not to mention the 4 baseball fields the pickle ball courts (almost fully installed ) a work out area , water park for kids , nature trails .

Thanks to the GPS, I was able to find this massive park that is buried deep down a curvy road and…read morebehind a residential neighborhood. But here it is and there is a lot going on here. First off, the dog park is amazing. Huge with lots of space, separated areas for small and large dogs, agility play equipment, benches and the like. You must have a city dog license and it seems that access to the park is using an RF tag to open the gate. Nearby, an ADA compliant playground, fitness equipment and a disc golf course. And that's just half the park. On the other side, a regular playground with a splashpag, picnic shelters, a massive baseball/softball complex and walking trails and a mountain bike trail. Huge parking area. Many of the fields are lighted. And there is a public restroom near the playground. Wow! [Review 16906 overall - 3233 in North Carolina - 422 of 2022.]

I bookmarked this spot for the seasonal spider lillies. After self-paying the admission fee and…read moreparking, the walk along the shore was quite pleasant on a mild day. Despite the river views, it took a half hour or so to get to the spider lillies, which are apparently limited to one particular location. It was hard to see them from shore, made harder by rising waters (the festival the previous day was likely thrown off by rain). I got enough of a glimpse of them to understand where the name comes from. The overall aesthetic of the park offered remnants of a historic canal, and boating and picnicking opportunities. It was a pleasant space, but not at the top of ones I'd want to drive out to and pay for.

Finally checked off Landsford Canal Park off my park bucket list! If you wanna see something thats…read moreabsolutely gorgeous and unique, this is a must see. The Rocky Spider Lily's are only located in certain areas ( SC, GA, and AL). Hoping to see them in another state as well. Its all about timing, make sure you check the websites for a bloom updates. The park is well kept and bathrooms are clean, which is a plus. During the Lily Festival parking is limited, so pack your patience. You will get parking, so no worries. The cost is $6 for each adult, very reasonable considering. They have a store with maps for the walking trails, its approx 1mile roundtrip to see the Lily's. If you want to see them up close and personal you must rent a canoe prior to coming. The park doesnt rent boats, a outside company will take you on a tour. I actually enjoyed the nature trails. They have a nice platform for viewing the lily's. The lily's are absolutely breathtaking, I truly enjoyed my day at this park. The trails are fairly short and well taken care of. There are some food and artisan vendors at the park. Tip: dont touch the lily's if your on a boat, all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Please do your own research beforehand. Thankfully most people are viewing from the platform. Fabulous day indeed, fresh air, steps, and peace! @glampedlife

We enjoyed our first walk at this greenway! I got absolutely annihilated by mosquitos so…read moreprotecting yourself is a must, but the trail was nice. Lots of runners, walkers, bikers, people with their dogs. It was safe and clean with a few trash bins along the way (always appreciated when I have bags of dog waste to throw out!). Parking lot seemed large enough for a Sunday morning. Dogs enjoyed seeing a little frog for the first time in their lives. We will certainly be back! Finding shaded walking trails for the dogs can be difficult and this was nice. The porta potties could be smelled from quite a distance away so I would avoid those.

Gorgeous, well-manicured walking path. My pup and I saw two deer and a blue heron. Most of the walk…read moreis nicely-shaded and adjacent to water. The trail is busy with bikers, walkers, & dogs.

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.]

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.]