It's a very small but nice park. It's very close to the gun range and you can hear the shots loud…read moreand clear. The shots are a little too close for comfort in my opinion but it's Labor Day weekend and many people came out to enjoy time with their families and friends. There's a nice walking path where you can also ride bikes. There are picnic tables and a shelter with restrooms. No volleyball nets or sand in this park but it's nice for a little getaway.

I went down to Gastonia to try out the new "Whataburger" when I happened apon this park near 85…read more Wow! I don't know where to start. First of all, the scenery resembles that of a state park. Especially the upper level of it, which has the playground. As you wind up the pathway (which is a one way street), you go higher and higher. It brings back old memories when I used to visit Paris mountain in Greenville, SC. Secoundly, picnic areas are all over the park, both in the upper and lower levels, with the biggest one overlooking the lake. And what a large and beautiful lake it is!! Lastly, there is a very well paved pathway that encircles the lake, which provides a 2 mile walk. It's great for anything from alone time to family time.

Never been to this park before having my daughter's prom pictures taken here. Small park in the…read moreMetropolitan area with beautiful scenery. There are a few benches. The Greenway cuts through. Behind the park is a beautiful waterfall. The photographer was able to use 6 different backgrounds, including the waterfall. Other couples were taking pictures there as well but when we first came it was just two. When we left it was about 7. Plenty of space though that everyone was still able to get great shots. It's on a very busy corner but faces Kings Dr. Free parking in the metropolitan garage, easy walk regardless of the construction that gets in the way. Across the street there's parking but also towing signs. Lots of people were taking a chance though. Caddy corner from the park is a shopping plaza with a few restaurants, stores etc. After we finished with the pictures I enjoyed shopping in Marshalls in the garage.

We got takeout in the area and were looking for tables in the shade to eat at. This park was right…read moreacross the street. It's a very small park and it's mostly an open grassy area with minimal trees/shade. Luckily, there are some trees that provide shade around the perimeter of the park and there's small tables set up with chairs. This park was a little crowded for my normal preferences, but we were able to get a table closer to the greenway which was further away from most people who were along the Kings Drive section of the park. The best time to visit this park is for the Kings Drive Art Walk in the spring.

Putting Cordelia Park in my "hidden gem" folder in a city that is continuing to grow and evolve…read more I had driven on North Davidson hundreds of times and saw the sign for this park, but the real trick is to stop and spend some time here. There's a great gated parking lot that allows families and visitors to park and get to the playground, there's also the pool (closed in the winter time) but I basically came here in search of an outdoor stair workout. Not only does the greenway come through the park, but there's a big elevation difference that allows for some gorgeous city views! The park also has some nice business neighbors like the Hobbyist and a Pho place, really nice way to start a Saturday is to workout, and then grab a coffee from the Hobbyist. I'm curious how booked up the event space is for the park since the back of the building is all glass and looks out to the gorgeous city skyline.

Located between Uptown and NoDa, this linear park is lengthwise along North Davidson Street. The…read moreindoor park and swimming pool and slashpad are currently closed, but the walking trails is still open. If you're looking for a spot to get some walking and some fresh air, you can definitely get that accomplished here. And for a bonus, there are a couple of curbside restaurants at 24th Street that you can pick up for an outdoor picnic in the park. This is a lovely outdoors space in the middle of an urban area. [Review 13124 overall, 441 of 2020.]

Nice parks with seating space. Books and reading is the theme of this park. Great for pictures or…read morequiet time.

Location is always very chill and tranquil. Great for taking pictures with nice backgrounds that…read morecan be used.

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.

This lovely park is in the center of Cramerton and stands near the pedestrian bridge over the…read moreCatawba River to Goat Island. The park features a Veterans Memorial, an amphitheater and the town's Centennial Dedication Wall. A brick path winds around and there are a number of wrought iron tables and chairs which were super on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The grassy area of the park is currently marked off the paths are open and it was very pleasant. [Review 115 of 2025 - 4084 in North Carolina - 23682 overall]

We were looking for a trail close to home and found Lookout Park Walking Path via Trailhead Park on…read moreAllTrails. You can actually drive to this park if that's more your speed. It's a really nice park with a disc golf course, soccer fields, etc. You can walk right down to the lake too and there's a very small beach. This was my favorite part. There was almost no one else there when we were there on a weekend. The trail itself was nice. If you're looking for a hilly walk in Charlotte, this is probably the steepest we've done right in Charlotte.

They got the name right with this one - the park has a great view of the lake and has some larger…read moreclearings for picnicking and enjoying nature. The trail from here up to Trailhead is still open. There are picnic tables with a view and grill, a large parking lot, open space with a soccer field and even a structure with bathrooms. I loved the view of the lake. [Review 13060 overall, 377 of 2020.]

For a small town, Davidson's Parks & Recreation Department does a great job. Parham Park is a great…read moreexample. This small park has a walking trail (it's not paved) with a dozen or so exercise stations plus picnic tables. There are a few racs here for storing canoes and kayaks as the park is on Lake Norman. There are also some picnic tables with grills (in the woods?) and a playground area with swings and climbing equipment. There are no restrooms here. Street parking. [Review 12640 overall, 2432 of 2019.]

Good little spot right along Lake Norman. This has access inside an apartment complex with limited…read morestreet parking. Walking the whole loop is a little less than 0.5 miles. Partially shaded with some bright sunny spots. There are spots to hold kayaks, lots of benches and places to sit, as well as a little work out course throughout the park.