Pineville park is located in the heart of Pineville. There is a large pond and several play areas…read more I've come to the park for parties, festivals field trips and just to play. The nibblings love the play areas. There's a good amount of parking and 2 entrances into the park. We normally enter from the Lakeview drive side. I love how they have areas for smaller kids to play. You don't have to worry so much about bigger kids hurting the smaller kids. The lake is nice but I don't like how there isn't a walkway around the lake. There are rocks dividing the lake from the grass but I would like a more defined area to walk around the lake. Pineville Lake Park 1000 Johnston Dr Pineville, NC 28134 (Review 54 in 2023 and 794 overall)

Pineville lake park is a nice playground with a beautiful pond view and a walking trail. They had…read moremany different playground too for all age kids. It's a great park for kids although there are not many swings so everyone is constantly running to take them or trying to wait out the next person who gets off. Although the playgrounds are nice this place was packed. If you don't like crowds this is not the park for you but if you don't mind crowds then you should def check this place out.

This passive park is taking advantage of a low wetlands area. There are some benches and walkways…read morebut the great spot is the raised deck that puts you up and above the watery area so that you can look at the various wildlife. No alligators or such but you will definitely see herons and maybe a tortoise. This park has access to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway that extends 1.8 miles from I-485 to the Historic James K. Polk Historic site. Street parking is available. [Review 16860 overall - 3194 in North Carolina - 373 of 2022.]

Love the trail. Perfect for walking in the shade with my best friend Lucy…read more It's always manicured and there are a lot of dog friends to walk with. Mostly walkers, some respectful bikers and some school training for cross country run. Lots of deer sightings.

We love to hike and often take day trips to the mountains on the weekends. This weekend we didn't…read morehave time for that though, so we came here to still get outside. While I wouldn't call it hiking, it's still fun to explore the greenways. We parked at the lot off of Pineville Matthews Road and walked about two miles to the next parking lot (between the two 485 under passes). The trail is very flat and easy. We saw a lot of runners. It would also be a great place to bike. There's a fairly long boardwalk (that was a little slippery after rain and with the leaves on it). This portion passes a couple of marshy areas which are pretty and you can get glimpses of the creek. The fall colors were pretty as well. This is a great outdoor space in the city and we're looking forward to exploring the rest of the greenway and the other greenways in the city.

I Love the Belle Johnson Center in Pineville. They have free open air concerts during the summer…read more We always have a great time. They have a lake to walk around a water park (Sprinklers) for the young kids.

We came here while staying in the neighborhood. It is set up for Pineville residents only. $5 guest…read morepass otherwise. Matt, the director, was very friendly and helpful. My husband and I enjoyed the fitness center which was a large room and very clean and organized. They offer weekly free dance classes. Very active senior community too.

Get out of the city by staying mostly in the city. Big Rock Nature Preserve is a good place for…read moresome fresh air and a bit of exercise. Located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, you would never expect moderate dense forrest that feels so far removed from civilzation. Yet here it is. The only real hint of a city is the hum of car tires on 485 which the preserve backs up to. But you can easily get lost (figuratively) in the rustling of the leaves and forget all about the freeway. Park on the side of the street and hike in. You'll soon walk across a a little foot bridge. Then on to the parks namesake, some big rocks. There is one interpretive sign which tells a bit about the area. Continue on past that and the big rocks down the hill and to the swampy creek. As the lady we passed on the trail described it. There is a narrow portion of trail next to a small cliff following the stream. Then turn and head back up the hill and out. Congratulations, you have completed a walk of about half a mile. It isn't much. And not especially strenuous. My grandparents who are in their 80s were about to do it. This is just a good place to get into nature, get in your steps, and not have to go too far to do it.

There isn't much more than I can add to these other reviews…read more When Sarah and I first got there, we saw a lady pushing a stroller with a small toddler. We both looked at each other thinking the same thing, this is not going to be what we thought. The real attraction here is the rock. It's massive and appears to have been there for many years. It appears that it was been work overtime by water flow as it has unique indentations that are what you see in rocks by fast flowing rapids. We went in early March and it was nice and cool and the leaves were not out so you can get a clear view of the forest. You can hike this thing in maybe 20 minutes and not get you heart rate up.

I didn't know what to expect from this green square on the map in Ballantyne. I was looking for…read moresomewhere to eat my snack. This "park" is not part of the Charlotte parks department. Instead, it appears to be an artifact created by the Ballantyne Village community that surrounds it. About the size of a postage stamp, the square park has smooth brick walkways and a number of benches. In time, the trees will provide more shade but for the moment (July 2020), it's too hot and sunny. There is street parking on all four sides of the square. [Review 13668 overall, 987 of 2020, number 2489 in North Carolina.]

We've been starting to explore Charlotte's greenways a bit more recently…read more Previously, we parked at Pineville-Matthews Rd and walked to the Vista Grande Circle parking lot (2 miles one way). This section is the McMullen Creek Greenway. So this time, we parked at Vista Grande Circle and walked to the Johnson Rd parking lot. This is also 2 miles one way on the McAlpine Creek Greenway right until it meets up with the Four Mile Creek Greenway. The parking lot on this side is only big enough for 3-4 cars, but you could probably park on the street in the neighborhood as well. We really enjoyed this section of the greenway, probably a little more than the previous section. There were boardwalk sections here as well. There was a lot more marshy flood plane area here which was cool. If you're looking for a way to get outside in Charlotte, explore your local greenways.

I absolutely love this trail. It is secluded from busy streets, well maintained, shaded, and family…read moreand dog friendly. This trail is over 4 milked long and perfect for a walk, jog, run, or bike ride. It is accessible from the neighborhoods and has entry points with parking, restrooms, and bike maintenance/air pumps.

The employee who did our tour was very knowledgeable. And it was only $4. So just do it. I love…read morevisiting different historical places and learning about the times before. It's not a huge place but held a great deal of information. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area.

Being from the west coast, I don't get to see many historic places. So I look forward to my annual…read morevisit to the Chartlotte area where I can go a bit further back into US history. On my latest visit, I made my way to the James K. Polk State Historic Site. The site on which it is believed that President Polk was born. There is a museum inside and recreations of period cabins outside. Also a garden and interpretive signs telling a bit about the plants that can be seen around the museum grounds. This is a free site for the most part though you can opt for a guided tour that takes you into the buildings if you are so inclined. I was there late in the day and not long before closing so the tour was no longer being offered. It was still cool to walk around and see the grounds. History doesn't quite come alive here but it becomes more tangible.

The park itself is nice . It could use some more dog obstacles. It does have a nice ramp with some…read moretunnels. Wish it would have more. The people are nice that frequent the park. The main problem is the amount of broken glass.. it's everywhere. I've seen dogs slice their paw open. Everytime I go I pick up handfuls of broken glass. Everytime. It needs a refresh. The photos supplied is what I picked up in around 30 seconds of looking around. You could easily fill shopping bags up with it.

Was visiting for a soccer game and wanted to take my dog to a park so I found this one. It's very…read morenice! It's pretty big and spacious too! My dog and I had a great time. The only problem I have with this park is that it's pretty hard to find if you don't already know where it is, it also has no separate area for smaller dogs. But if you have a big friendly dog this place is perfect. Water fountain for dogs is also available here!

I am new to this whole corporate life but Ballantyne Corporate Park is doing it right. They even…read morehave large pillars that surround all of the entrances that state they are internationally recognized as one of the most successfully designed and executed mixed-use communities. Northwood Office owns and manages most of the 535-acre business park in Ballantyne. The Ballantyne area overall is a designation in Charlotte NC. The corporate area has areas to eat, work and play in. There are some amazing places to eat and range from small eats to fine dining. I have been very impressed by the area and the cute little park areas all over the corporate park. I explored some but there is so much more to investigate. Ballantyne Corporate Park 13860 Ballantyne Corporate P Charlotte, NC 28277