This park is centered around the Hickory Music Factory (which is closed now) but also has some…read moreoutside features. The basketball court was in good shape but definitely don't miss a pass as out of bounds is a pretty steep drop and you're chasing your ball for a while. There is a nice playground here too with a spiral slide. The park is fenced in, which will keep the little ones from wandering off. At the park entrance is an 8 foot tall white obelisk and four plaques that detail the Miracle of Hickory, telling the story of Hickory's historic polio hospital that was here for a time. In 1944, a polio epidemic spread across Western North Carolina. In rapid response, the Hickory community rallied together to construct an emergency hospital to treat polio. The hospital was conceived and built in just 54 hours and experienced one of the lowest mortality rates in the country thanks in part to the revolutionary Kenny method of treatment. These events became known as the "Miracle of Hickory." There is a dedicated parking lot though small. [Review 15399 overall, 902 of 2021, number 2949 in North Carolina.]

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.

Jaycee park has an outdoor basketball court, baseball field, playground, restrooms & a concession…read morestand. It's a nice space that takes advantage of the bowl shape to provide some "nosebleed" seating above the outfield. It's quite a large baseball field with a dirt infield and lots of room for spectators. There is a large parking lot at the bottom of the hill and across 15th Avenue. [Review 15402 overall, 905 of 2021, number 2952 in North Carolina.]

What a nice park. My son has a blast. It was just so windy! The slide has to be the biggest in the…read morearea!

We were staying in Hickory when we needed to find a place for the little one to burn off some…read moreenergy. This place was a great find. It's completely accessible and inviting. Best of all it's free to the public. It has fields, colorful playground equipment and tennis courts. Next to it is also a splash pad. There are several areas to get out of the sun and cooking areas. I think the Kiwanis and Zahra Baker parks are named for the adjoins areas of the park.

This is a larger park that has a lighted softball field as well as a basketball court, playground,…read morepicnic shelter and restrooms. The ball field is fenced in, including protection for spectators sitting at the bleachers. Other than a dusty infield, the ball field is in good condition and the outfield fence is quite some distance out there. There is street parking but likely not enough for a big game. [Review 15883 overall - round number 3100 in North Carolina - 1388 of 2021.]

The main features of Civitan Park are the two tennis courts and the lighted softball field but also…read morethe football field (still with goalposts) that has been converted into a community garden, There is a large parking lot and that provides access to a picnic shelter with tables and grills, playground and the concession stand that backstops the softball field. The park is in excellent condition but the stairs from the parking lot are quite steep! [Review 15409 overall, 912 of 2021, number 2959 in North Carolina.]

One of Hickory's medium-sized parks, Southside Heights has a small parking lot for perhaps two…read moredozen cars, as well as a playground, picnic shelter, basketball court and a multipurpose field. A concrete structure with restrooms is much appreciated. The shelter is quite secluded in a corner of the park and surrounded by trees on two sides. There is a grill and tables. Very lovely. The park is in very good condition. [Review 15872 overall - 3090 in North Carolina - 1376 of 2021.]

For me, the main feature at Stanford Park was the Skate Park though the 90 degree temperature…read moreprobably is why no one was there shredding today. The skate park is located inside the larger Stanford Park but deserving a business of its own, this is a big space with all sorts of loops and rails and open space for the skateboarders to do their thing. The park has a chain link fence all around (open today) plus a concession stand (closed today) and a few sets of bleachers for the spectators. As for the rest of the park, there are baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, and more. I was focused on the skate park and not the rest of the park. [Review 15406 overall, 909 of 2021, number 2956 in North Carolina.]

McComb Park (aka Beaver Memorial Garden) is a passive park. There is no restroom here, no…read moreballfield, no playground and no splashpad. And that's okay. This park features a few pieces of public art, a pretty fountain and several benches (some painted) along smooth paths where you won't find screaming kids and don't need to be concerned about getting hit by an errant frisbee. It's quiet and peaceful. There is street parking. [Review 15881 overall - 3097 in North Carolina - 1385 of 2021.]

Cliff Teague Park has a small parking lot that's probably enough for a few people but a big party…read moreor ball game and it's going to be full. The park features an open multi-use space, playground, tennis and basketball courts and a permanent building with restrooms. The park is handicapped accessible with dedicated parking and a paved path from the parking area to the playground. Picnic table are in the shade and it's a nice spot. The playground has a soft base and is in excellent condition. [Review 15410 overall, 913 of 2021, number 2960 in North Carolina.]