A local hidden gem if you want to get out on the water. Little bit of a walk to get to the launch…read moreand it's muddy so bring good shoes. But... it means it's secluded and not crowded at all. Your own private slice of lake norman with only a few other people to deal with, no huge crowds, or boats chopping up the water. Perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding.

Located near where I-77 crosses over Lake Norman, this large nature preserve features a few walking…read moretrails that will bring you in a loop from Jetton Street down to the lake side. You'll find a few kayak and paddleboard launch spots and several racks of them that are stored here. They are also available for rent from the Town. The preserve is far enough from the highway that you will hear almost no vehicle noise. The trails are quite rough with exposed roots and fallen trees. This is not handicapped accessible. There are a few benches scattered about including some that face the water. That's where I sat with my takeout lunch today to enjoy being near the water. Entrance to the park is at the west side along Jetton Street behind the Davidson Day School. There is absolutely no access from Spinnaker Court. There is free street parking on both sides of the roadway. Always walk with a friend! [Review 13399 overall, 718 of 2020.]

Davidson did a beautiful job designing this small park for the northern edge of town. Just off Hwy…read more 115 sits this little oasis for walking, playing catch, picnicking, or meeting friends with kids at the playground. There is a small loop to walk with some short trails. Nice facilities and a good amount of benches to rest or read. Parking is designated at the entrance. Thanks to the town of Davidson for this new addition! Open dawn til dusk.

Great spot to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. Drove up around 4pm and walked around, sat on some of…read morethe benches right on the water, and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. It was quite busy - not surprising given the mid 80s temps and not a cloud in sight. But I was still able to find some quieter areas. It's nice loop to walk around and there is plenty of seating, benches, trash receptables, plus restrooms. Not sure if there is normally a fee to park/enter, but I did not have to pay on my visit. Highly recommend for a leisurely excursion! @azfitfoodfun

This review is going to be so late based on the actual park for kids. As a mom with young kids, I'm…read morealways park hopping to find the best parks in town. Jetton Park is perfect for hot days. It's in a wooded area so it's a well shaded. There's lots for kids to do and while most of the stuff I will say is geared towards kids five and up there are things for younger kids to do and I do appreciate the handicap swings. Kids younger than three have a very tiny area to play compared to everything else. They're definitely going to be drawn to the main play area, which is bigger and you might have bigger kids running around so that creates a little bit of an unsafe situation when you have a mix of uncoordinated children, and bigger rowdy kids. Even if your kids are bigger doesn't mean that they'll be able to use everything at the park. Some of the things are definitely geared towards balance and coordination so if your kids are not well coordinated or have good balance or can catch themselves if they fall I would stay close by. The other thing I love about this park is that we can bring our bikes and take a ride down to the water and let the kids play by the sanded area. The trails are beautiful and you'll definitely get some good distance in if you're going to go to any of the stops along the trail.

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

For a small town, Davidson's Parks & Recreation Department does a great job. Parham Park is a great…read moreexample. This small park has a walking trail (it's not paved) with a dozen or so exercise stations plus picnic tables. There are a few racs here for storing canoes and kayaks as the park is on Lake Norman. There are also some picnic tables with grills (in the woods?) and a playground area with swings and climbing equipment. There are no restrooms here. Street parking. [Review 12640 overall, 2432 of 2019.]

Good little spot right along Lake Norman. This has access inside an apartment complex with limited…read morestreet parking. Walking the whole loop is a little less than 0.5 miles. Partially shaded with some bright sunny spots. There are spots to hold kayaks, lots of benches and places to sit, as well as a little work out course throughout the park.

Spacious, stunning, clean, accessible, and just a great all around park!…read more Plenty of spots to park at, a beautiful set of paths to choose to explore, and tons of birds greeting you along the walkways!

Robbins Park is not waterfront and is probably a little slower paced than other nearby parks. There…read moreis street parking and the park has homes/condos on one side and a rather busy road on the other. (Don't worry, there's a nice split rail fence.) The park has tennis courts (all of which were in use this late December day), a playground, a large soccer field and a permanent structure with bathrooms. There is a nice paved walking path as well. There are several benches near the playground and it there is a low wall to keep the little ones from walking away. Don't miss the further away spots too - there's a really nice picnic table by the pond. [Review 12645 overall, 2437 of 2019.]

This neighborhood park is surrounded by homes and there is street parking but I imagine that just…read moreabout everyone who stops by here is walking from nearby. The park has a paved walkway, a beautiful gazebo with picnic tables inside and a soft-surface playground area for the little ones. The only thing that would make this park perfect would be if it was fenced in, even a short three foot fence to keep the kiddies from wandering off as they can sometimes do. [Review 12642 overall, 2434 of 2019.]

Update to previous review…read more The Condo I live in is 50 feet off of Lake Norman and we have an overweight Pembroke Welsh Corgi who rules the roost. See profile pictures on the same. At various times during his walks he has favorite routes and will let you know if you deviate. He has one set of routes when my wife walk him but if I am on the other end of the leash, he has another. This is his favorite when I have the leash and I must admit, mine also. Nice stroll in a wooded and shaded arbor. Path is well maintained and easy to navigate. Lezi ( the Corgi) and I both like the Park and would recommen to anyonn

Nice easy-moderate path. Some bikers occasionally but not too bad on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.read more

This 200 acre park is perfect for communing with nature. Or walking through nature. Or riding your…read moremountain bike through nature. There is plenty of parking and several shady spots for a nice picnic or a rest. Trail condition report: http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com/ Always hike with a friend! [Review 13412 overall, 731 of 2020.]

This seven acre park has some street parking but there is more parking (read the sign to confirm)…read moreacross the way at the American Legion hall. The park has a baseball field, batting cage, playground, restrooms, walking trails and a picnic shelter with grill. Lots of shade here and it is a very nice park. [Review 12628 overall, 2420 of 2019.]

Clean. Open. Some shaded areas…read more I don't have children or much need for a park but this park is on one of my running routes. It has a quick "trail" that is shaded and always happily welcomed at that point of my run. I am also a huge fan of kids being outside, playing with their parents or other kids. I know that is ridiculously easy of me to say since I don't have any little gremlins of my own running around; however, after spending over a decade in youth development programming, I love to see kids get messy and smelly. I am always excited to see families enjoying this park in one way or another: lunch under the pavilion, playing on the playground or a game of baseball. The facilities, to me, look to be cared for at all times with green grass, safe equipment and clean bathrooms... I don't really see how you can go wrong here. There is a super tiny parking lot and some okay street parking. I "believe" you are able to park at the legion parking lot across the street. The weather is perfect right now for some park time. Keep the pups at home or keep them on their leash as there isn't a dog area here.

Has a sweet playground with rock climbing wall that the kid loved. Slight risk of covid19 infection…read morebut otherwise great. Bring your hand sanitizer.

Great place to go and play disc golf. Sprawling 18 hole course through the woods with all sorts of…read moreturns, blind corners and long, long straightaways. Fairly well maintained, just try not to get lost in the brush if you miss a shot.