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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.]

I finally made a proper visit to this park. I've passed it by almost every day for the last four…read moreyears, so it was about time. It's a very quiet, quaint and beautiful park tucked in the heart of Pineville, just behind the police station. There is a path which the website says is 1.5 miles. Having walked it, even down the several disjointed sections, I found it to be barely one mile. So, I'm not sure where the other half mile comes from. The grounds are beautifully maintained with crepe myrtle trees aplenty, lots of paved space, flower beds and solid brick buildings. Three baseball fields (technically one and two softball fields), a multipurpose soccer/football/etc. field in the back, a huge painted metal playground and a large steel and concrete bridge over a big creek. The parking lot is huge and well maintained too. There is a train track running just alongside and a few old mill towers and water towers in view. This is arguably the perfect park representative of rural America, despite not being quite so rural compared to when it first opened in the 60s. When there aren't games here, which is most of the time, it's almost dead empty and eerily quiet. If that's your style, you should absolutely pay it a visit.

Kinda useless unless you just want to walk around. Can't use the baseball field, can't use the…read moresoccer field . I thought it was supposed to be a public park?

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.

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.

I really loved this place! The huge, unique rock formations were amazing. The kids had so much fun…read moreclimbing, jumping around, and hiding between the rocks. It's also a great spot for a nice trail walk and spending time outdoors with the family.

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.

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 James K. Polk Historic Site is a neat little historical attraction approximately thirty minutes…read moreoutside of Charlotte. It is the location of Polk's North Carolina childhood home. There is a small visitors center with a museum detailing Polk's times, his campaign, and the events of his administration, which included the entrance of several new states and the Mexican-American War. I can almost guarantee that you will learn something new about President Polk, especially since he and so many of his era are forgotten to popular history. Adjacent to the museum there are several log cabins and structures which have been reconstructed to depict what the Polk homestead would have looked like in its day. While these structures sit on the original site, you may want to know that they are recreations only and not the originals. Guided tours are typically offered but were unavailable at the time of our visit due to COVID restrictions. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and the grounds were well kept. The James K. Polk Historic Site is an interesting little slice of history. It's nothing you would plan a trip around, but if you are in Charlotte or passing through, I'd recommend it to any history lover.

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.

Its nice, relatively clean, trash bags & poop station. Unfortunately the park is only as good as…read morethe owners of the dogs - behavior is a prime reason I don't take my dog to these parks but she needed to run off leash to get rid of some energy. Its off the beaten path so I won't visit again. The surrounding area is a bit hoodish. The park nearby is nice with a no swimming green pond. Playground for kids is separate from the enclosed dog park, no separation for size of your dog. They should have a separation for aggressive breeds so they can beat each other up and allow the calm dogs to not have to defend themselves.

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.

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