Latta park extends for 32 acres across four blocks following a small creek that divides it from Romany Road and Park Avenue. Much of the park remains cleared from brush and there are some walking paths. There are also several developed facilities including basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball, picnic shelters with restrooms and three soccer fields. I enjoyed the walking trails today and managed to mostly avoid the low, wet areas. There were a number of folks walking dogs and they seemed to be socializing nicely. [Review 14479 overall, 1805 of 2020, number 2735 in North Carolina.] read more

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This is a small strip of green land that is in a little valley mostly underneath the street level. It isn't amazing aesthetically, but it offers a lot of facilities, including basketball, a playground, picnic areas, and restrooms with water fountains. Notably, it is only a half hour walk or so from downtown, so parking in this area and walking in saved me some trouble, and walking back and forth through the park itself after I'd eaten dinner at a picnic table was a good decision as well. read more

Great park for trail running and dog walks. I will bring my horses soon and trail ride. Lots of parking available and lots of lake access. We love this park read more

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This park is great! Easy to find, free small parking lot The playground was renovated a few years ago! They have a splash pad! A clubhouse, with covered picnic tables! Sand volley ball. Basketball court, which are painted pretty cool - hornets! Walking trail. Usually a good amount of kids there, very family and dog friendly. If you've never been, you should check it out! read more

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Great little green space with the Charlotte skyline in view! This may not be the biggest or most visited park in the city, but it boasts some nice walking/jogging paths, basketball courts, and playground equipment. There's a decent side parking lot which is great if you are planning to run around/down East Blvd or area. You can also make it down the trails and connect to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway if you want to run through CMC main. read more

Latta Park really floods when it rains but that aside, it's a cozy little park with nice walking paths, both paved and unpaved. It also has a basketball court and a kiddy playground. There are trees and wildlife galore (birds and stuff) and tons of people walking their dogs, joggers and bikers passing through. Just watch out for cankerworm season. All those odd strings suddenly hanging down from tree branches with the grubby little green guys on the ground? Yep, that's them... Gross! Make sure to get your trees banded if there's a breakout in your area. read more

Latta Park is a great place to spend an afternoon! This park has something for everyone - basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic tables. This park really appeals to the residents of the Dilworth neighborhood, as well as individuals living in the greater Charlotte area. There is limited street parking available, so it's possible to drive to the park though I'd suggest walking if possible. We just walked around the park with our dog, but we saw people enjoying all that the park has to offer. The basketball court seemed to be a big draw with children, families, and adults playing. The playground area is large and inviting. The park offers plenty of shade and seating areas, in case you want to take a break from the action. read more

I do love this park, really, I do... but, I do not feel safe here by myself or alone with my children, hence the 3 stars. In fact, I was stopped by a police officer who told me as much. So, with 3 children in tow, we loaded up and went to another park. I was thankful he told me this, as I was feeling like that but felt I was being paranoid. Without that significant detail, this would be a 4 star park. I think the little splash park is big fun for younger children, although it can get quite crowded and there are, as always, those parents who do not monitor their children's behavior. The playground is super fun! Big, fast slide and great swings. Great recycled plastic chips in lieu of mulch. Awesome picnic shelter and wonderful, open field for kick ball or soccer. Nice winding paths that feel like you are really in the woods instead of steps from one of Charlotte's cutest neighborhoods. --I did find several used condoms on the playground and on the lovely walking paths. This is not a "go-to" park for me... Charlotte has too many wonderful options. read more

Runners, and doggies and kiddos, oh my! This park is full of 'em! If you're seeking a low key park in the Dilworth area or Freedom park was just too crowded for the kids, Latta Park is nice runner up. Nestled in Dilworth off of Park Rd., this sweet park is full of fun for children and adults alike. You'll find basketball courts, a pretty sweet playground, running/walking trails, a mini spray park in the summer, a covered picnic area and a boatload of benches to sit down and take a load off. It's maintained well and for the most part, park goers are pretty respectful. A few notes...if you have a canine companion, please leash him/her. Some people's kids and/or animals do not appreciate dogs coming up to them even if said dog is friendly. Leash law, folks. Also, there is a water fountain or two plunked into the park for you thirsty runners and walkers. Lastly, while there area handful of street lights lining the park, I urge caution when running here in the dark. It's a very safe area, but within the wooded areas a runner/walker just can't see into the thick of things. Happy parking! read more

We've been to this park dozens and dozens of times. Lived less than a mile from here before moving to Concord. The park has a decent playground, fabulous spray grounds, a trail that leads through the wooded park area, basketball courts, a beach volleyball court, a covered pavilion area, a lot of space for picnicing, and plenty of big old trees. There are a lot if reasons to love this park. It's in the center of a great neighborhood with patrons often being very diverse, coming from other areas. The biggest knock for me is, despite the stone walls surrounding the park that can be used to sit, the park should have more benches around the playground area. Someone else commented on the lack of shaded areas. The middle of the day in the summer, much of the playground/park area us in direct sunlight, so there is a lack of shade, which of course is a huge positive on colder days in the fall and winter. All-in-all, great neighborhood park. Someone made a comment about the safety of the park, which I found to be a ridiculous comment. The park sits in the center of an affluent neighborhood, and I've never ever even seen a police officer at the park. I haven't looked up police statistics but i would wager fewer events if concern happen here than in other parks. Nonetheless, I would recommend allowing you kids to wander off down the trails alone and I wouldn't recommend women being alone in the park after dark. Both are common sense recommendations. The park does sit much lower than the streets and sidewalks on the perimeter, much like a park in a small valley. A person feels large when on the sidewalk outside the park but can feel pretty small when on the playground looking up. read more

NIce park but super disappointed that the water inside the play area wasn't on this week. Would have been the perfect thing to cool off since all the play equipment was so hot. Did have homeless men sleeping inside the pavilion which was a bit off putting. read more

Such a delightful park tucked away in the Dilworth area. It's a narrow, yet lengthy park surrounded by charming homes. One mid-morning I grabbed a bagel and came here. It was a perfect stop! From birds, squirrels, and people...it's nice to take it all in and escape from the every day stress. The park is tranquil with plenty of benches and tables throughout. There is a basketball court and a playground for the little ones. When it's warm out, I think one of the attractions is a little water park (see photo). Get outdoors and visit this park. read more

Less than a mile from my house, this is the perfect little park for me. It's a nice blend of shady trails and semi-secluded picnic tables broken up by cleared area with a small spray/play ground, courts, and a rentable covered venue. It's quiet during the week with a sprinkling of runners and dog walkers, but the soccer fields and play areas fill up on the weekends (though it's hardly ever too crowded). There are benches, small bridges, and shady spots galore. I personally love being able to walk down with a good book or just plop down after a run and not feel as exposed, like you can feel at Freedom. Driving by in the early morning hours I've also seen owls and deer in the area, so it's a nice break from the city even though you're in uptown's shadow. Only a few blocks away from South (with Einstein's and the now open Nova's) it's the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and bagel if you've got the time! read more

Great place to play tennis on the backside of the school!

Fantastic neighborhood park nestled into the middle of Dilworth. There is a pretty pavilion with picnic tables, a large basketball court, a children's playground and a trail. I feel so lucky to live so close to great family friendly neighborhood gem. Plenty of parking and Dogs are welcome! read more

Beautiful Park! Charlotte Hornets themed basketball court. Small spray grounds, fit for 1-2 year olds. The Play ground seems to be for 8 and under. Gorgeous paths. Not much diversity in the afternoon. read more

Lively neighborhood park that's far more expansive than maps let on. Latta Park pretty much covers all the bases that a park should cover, it has trails, a playground, grills, and sports facilities (there are soccer fields and a rec center located at the school that park goers can access when school isn't in session). It's a great spot, swing by if you're around Dilworth and looking to chill out. read more

Beautiful neighborhood park. Safe. Well maintained trails. Family friendly. If you're looking for a short or medium walk or jog this park is perfect. Surrounded by beautiful homes. read more

I'm a really a big fan of the spraygrounds here and the overall chill vibe of this park. I actually find Freedom Park kind of annoying, so this park is a great alternative to it if you are over on that side of down (Dilworth/Myers Park). I visited the spraygrounds with my toddler on a Friday afternoon, and while the spraygrounds were bustling, it wasn't too crazy for a young-ish toddler, and there was plenty of room for all the kiddos to run around. My only complaint is that, particularly in the playground areas, there aren't too many shady spots, which makes it rough going on a hot day. read more

Latta Park is a really nice park in the pretty Dilworth neighborhood. I usually bike through the park on roads parallel to it. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the sunshine or for kids to play. There is a spray park for the kids. read more

This is a wonderful family friendly park. On the weekends it's full of young families at the playground with their kids, a great vibe and lots of energy read more

It was OK: It is our neighborhood park, but I have seen better ones. There is not much to do but it is close to trees and forest.

Such a fun park. Lots to do, a great trail, volleyball.... My kids love the spraygrounds so its a family favorite.

I love that it is shaded. There is a little water park that is great in the summer. Playground equipment needs a few fixes, but otherwise it is clean, and like new. It also has recycled tires for the playground floor. read more

Latta Park is a place that I like to go to and spent most of my time there when I was little in the summer. I really like this place especially when they upgraded the basketball court. read more

One of our favorite spots. Love the playgrounds & spray/splash area. Great walking paths.

Latta is a nice park but beware of the crime. Our running group meets there on Saturday mornings. On July 11th, several of our cars were broken into. The thief had to be watching us because ATM cards we used not 45 mins after we started our run. I will go back to this park but will never leave anything of value in my car. read more