This place is very nice and clean. They do have a snack bar. The only thing is you can't have a…read morefloat to float around in the water I guess because of too many people and you want to be able to see all the kids. They do have a lifeguard though.

Such a pretty park in Lincolnton, NC that sits right beside the South Fork River. Lots of…read moreactivities offered here: basketball, racquetball, tennis, playgrounds, public swimming pool, trails, disc golf, and baseball fields. One of the newest amenities is the Kayak Launch recently added. It allows you to easily get down the steps to the river and kayak. I would urge caution with young children here, as there were not many rails and I can see an accident happening here easily if you look away for a moment. There are also picnic tables, both covered and not. The only real downside here is that sometimes the park has had a reputation for disreputable folks meeting here for drugs. They have done a good job of keeping that element out the last few times I've visited, with frequent drive-bys of staff. This is a great park that offers a lot for our community to be active.

My kids LOVED visiting Riverwalk Park. Such a hidden gem in the Rock Hill area. There was lots of…read moreinteresting equipment to play on (including a zip line type of thing, which was a huge hit with all the kids). Because the park was a little off the beaten path, it wasn't super crowded. Everything was clean and in good working condition. All of the other families utilizing the park during our visits were kind, and everything felt very safe. Appreciated the large parking lot and the easy access from I-77. Whether you're a local or just passing through the area, this park makes a great place for the kiddos to burn off some energy and enjoy themselves.

My favorite park to come to whenever it's overcast. My boys 3 and 5yo like the slides and climbing…read moreobstacles.

This is a beautiful playground with so much to do! There is a basketball court, walking trails,…read moreplay structure and splash pad! Parking is free and they have a concession stand with treats, drinks and hotdogs! I enjoyed my time here.

Beautiful park! So many fun obstacle course-like activities that are free to do!!! The playground…read moreis designed to challenge kids of all ages and it's a three-tiered playground for different aged children to enjoy, the one in the farthest back being more toddler/baby friendly in my opinion. There are so many things to climb, lots of sensory details, and this is just overall, a very interactive and unique playground to visit. Fun for moms and dads to join in on the fun too, with the challenging obstacle activities. Not a whole bunch of shaded areas on playground, and you can smell the dumpsters really strongly in the heat, as they are right at entrance of playground. They also have a covered basketball area, which is really nice!!!!! The splash pad is simple yet so fun for the kids!!!! And free!!!!!! Highly recommend! It's a beautifully maintained park! Concession stand and clean bathrooms as well:)

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 easily one of the coolest and most beautiful parks I have taken my children to. Both…read morecreative and esthetically pleasing, you really must bring your children here. Restrooms are here as well.

The kids and I love this place. Listen...I've lived in several states, I've seen all types of…read moreparks...this place does NOT disappoint. There are so many unique and completely fun pieces of playground equipment. Rope walks, sliding swings, rope wall, etc. Additionally there are great picnic areas and shelters, grills, and a zip line course. But also a greenway to ride bikes or walk yourself or your pups. And, let's add the multiple baseball fields that are a great place to practice with your peers or your kiddos. I absolutely recommend this gem. Its an awesome, FREE, place to spend a beautiful day in Morganton.

Fantastic wooden playground! My 2 year old loved it. It's all wooden or roped with the exception of…read morethe slides. Bridges, nets, rope climbs throughout! I reallllly appreciate how this playground is designed ie not having multiple cutouts at the very top (so I don't have to worry about my toddler falling). This playground reminds me of the ones I played on way back in the 90s. Lots of parking. Nature center on site. I will be back when in the area!

Beautiful park! The county has spared nothing when they planned this park. They have paved trails,…read morekayaking, kids playground, dog park and more. They have picnic stations and tables with umbrellas. They also have a nature center and a ranger on site. I was very impressed with this park and will return. This is well worth a visit and can't wait to return.

Our family and friends love the playhouse! It is a haven for young families who need a nice…read moreindoor-outdoor play option. My son loves the July space exhibit that pops up each year! The staff are wonderful and make sure to offer educational experiences for the littles. We just attended a pumpkin pancake cooking class! The directors put love and intention into the programming to make it a special experience for families.

Such a fun place to take the kids! There's a wide variety of activities from arts & crafts to a…read morepretend kitchen and even a rocket ship You can find a sand box in the outdoor area and a really cool wooden "tree house." Go down a level and there's a water play area with a hand water pump. We spent a few hours there, but we could've easily spent an entire day!

Beatty's Ford Park in Denver is one of those places the whole family looks forward to every summer…read more Situated right on Lake Norman with a beautiful waterfront setting, and the amenities back it up completely. The splash pad is the big draw for the kids and it delivers. They have a swim beach now too with water quality tested weekly, which is reassuring as a parent. There's a fishing pier if you want to wet a line, a boat ramp for those coming in off the water, and a playground with swings that keeps younger ones busy when they need a break from the splash pad. Covered picnic tables, grills, clean restrooms, and a concession stand round everything out so you can genuinely make a full day of it without having to leave. The setting on Lake Norman makes it feel like more than just a neighborhood park. The views are great and the atmosphere is relaxed. Staff have been friendly every visit. The facility is well maintained and it shows that Lincoln County puts real effort into keeping it clean and accessible. Drive is worth every mile. A fantastic spot for families.

Great for picnics, family fun and boating…read more Since we moved to Denver NC from Cornelius two years ago, I've wanted to explore some of the amenities such as Parks. Never was able to find the time however. Today was my chance. Most of my time on Lake Norman and Cornelius and parts of Huntersville are right across the water from this Park. Beatty''s Ford is a very old Road that originated in Charlotte and proceeded up to the Natural Ford on the Catawba River and dates back to before the American Revolution. That disappeared when Lake Norman was filled back in the early 1960"s. Beatty's Ford Road is still there and in Huntersville after it crosses NC Hwy 73, it just ends at waters edge. Had a general idea where it was at but confirmed but pulling up a map online. Not far from where we normally have Sunday Breakfast in an area referred to as Triangle. Does not have as many amenities as some of the other Parks around Lake Norman and generally geared to Families with Children or people looking to put their boat into the water and spend a day cruising Lake Norman. Has a great jungle gym, some very nice Picnic Shelters, Hiking Trails and a goodly number of boat ramps. There is a large outdoor fireplace, and it looks like they had disk golf, but it has not been maintained. It's a relaxing place on the water. You can look down stream toward Cowan's Ford Dam and they two large structures are part of the McGuire Nuclear Plant. A little to the left of that, you are looking at neighborhood called the Peninsular and where we lived in Cornelius was on the water about a mile awsy. When the weather gets cooler, definitely going to pack up a picnic basket and spend some quite time here.

Great place to bring your kids the Pickleball court has lights. You can play too late afternoon…read moreplayground for kids is awesome.

This park is amazing. It has fenced in playground for the little ones and plenty of jungle gyms and…read moreitems that they can play with and run around. They only have two small swings , so this is nice as it prevents the possibility of kids being kicked or anything like that.

This is a great park that's secluded from the city. It has great walking trails if you want to get…read morein some exercise on the regular, but it also has fields for sports if you're interested in doing that. (For what it's worth, I'm not sure how you go about reserving the fields as I've never done it, but I'm sure calling Parks and Recreation could lead you in the right direction...) I'd go as far as saying this is probably the best park in Gaston County.

Great place to go and sit and read in quiet for a while. Or even pack a picnic for the family and…read morealso take a while around the beautiful man made lake. Make sure to look out for the bald eagles and turtles!