Located at the intersection of US Highway 52 and Efird Street, Don Montgomery Park / Optimist Park…read moreis currently the primary youth baseball facility in Albemarle, serving as home field for Albemarle Dixie Youth Baseball, Albemarle Babe Ruth Baseball, Albemarle High School Baseball, and the Stanly County American Legion Baseball teams. The park features a full-size lighted baseball field, a youth-size lighted baseball field, and a youth-size unlighted baseball field, in addition to a playground and picnic shelter. The facility is named in memory of Albemarle native Don Montgomery, an NC State University athlete, ex-Major League Baseball player, and decorated military veteran. There is also a plaque honoring the 1940 Junior World Series Champions that lists the names of the players and coaches. There is parking along Efird Street. [Review 13915 overall, 1237 of 2020, number 2559 in North Carolina.]

This 50-acre park was dedicated in 2003 as the result of a partnership between the County and the…read moreCabarrus Boys and Girls Club. Camp T.N. Spencer features community buildings available for rental for family reunions, meetings, weddings and gatherings. Other amenities include picnic shelters, a 1.5-mile trail, a playground, a volleyball court, six cabins, eight tent sites, three fishing ponds, picnic sites, horseshoe pits, restrooms and a bathhouse. The park's swimming pool is open each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lots of spots for picnics in a natural environment. Several of the picnic tables have grills and trash cans nearby. The trail is in quite decent condition and I had a good walk. Of course, always hike with a friend! [Review 14393 overall, 1718 of 2020, number 2718 in North Carolina.]

It's one of the highlights of my city. It's a beautiful park has attractions for families and kids…read moreand also others at night. It's very decorative with lights and colorful waterfall. My Dog Napoleon thinks it's his park and insists ongoing there for every walk. Most people are respectful and enjoy the green area and also clean up after themselves if they have dogs, however there are a few in the minority that aren't as community minded. Saw two other large dogs with owners who could barely control them. Unfortunate because there are a lot of children and people playing near the water area and the playground area. Highly recommend one of my favorite parks of the city. They also have concerts and events like movies here.

Great Googly Moogly. This is pretty darned amazing. I had no idea that a small town like Salisbury…read morecould hide such a clean, modern and advanced park! There is a huge green in front of a bandshell that is an amphitheater. Lovely public restrooms. A neat shaded walk with picnic tables and a gazebo. A beautiful fountain. All in the shadow of the Bell Tower. The park dates back to 1855 when Salisbury native Maxwell Chambers donated the two blocks to the First Presbyterian Church. It's a fabulous open space and Salisbury is fortunate to have it. [Review 1142 of 2024 - 3637 in North Carolina - 22166 overall]

Nice clean and well kept park. Very short walk to the top. Lots of picnic areas to relax and have a…read moresnack. Nice view at the top. Park ranger avaiable in the cabin at the top as well. Great place to stretch your legs for a bit. Love all the placards with tree and plant info on them, as well as a little historic information about the quarry.

As far as Mountain View goes, I would describe this place as a hidden gem. There was virtually no…read moreone else here on an absolutely perfect weather day, and the hike uphill was rather short and easy. You're treated to views of interesting rock formations, one in particular that may be considered "NSFW" lol! At the top there are views of a rock quarry below, picnic tables for the kids, and an overlook point where you can catch views of downtown Winston and Pilot Mountain as well, if you get the right sky for it. Well worth a trip out of the way, especially if you're planning a day in the area!

A little bit back from the highway, this park is thanks to the local Optimist Club. Optimists are a…read morevolunteer civic organization similar to Lions or Kiwanis and have more than 3,000 clubs in 20 countries. Their motto is "Friend of Youth" and this ballpark shows it. There are two decent sized baseball/softball fields here with a brick building that houses restrooms. There are some bleachers for the spectators. In between the fields, a small playground with swingset to keep the other kids active while their siblings might be playing ball. The playground has a climbing set with slides and is on a soft mulch base. A decent amount of dirt/stone parking and a few speedbumps to keep folks from going too fast. No baseball today but they are signing up players for the upcoming season on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/endyoptimist/ [Review 13914 overall, 1236 of 2020, number 2558 in North Carolina.]

This perfectly maintained park is located near the Kannapolis municipal buildings. There are brick…read morewalkways, a memorial Ring of Honor that calls out each of the branches of the military, an eternal flame and a (mostly) quiet place to pay tribute to those who have served. The Ring of Honor lists over 1700 names of individuals from Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, dating back to the Revolutionary War, who have died in service. The design of the park has a five-point star honoring the five branches. It's a lovely spot and worth a stop to honor those who have served. [Review 13158 overall, 475 of 2020.]

Multiple picnic shelters and a lovely looking outdoor amphitheater are the highlights of the Lee…read moreMyers Park. There is also the Sherrill Community Building that offers a reservable meeting area with tables and chairs, kitchen warming facilities and restrooms. The playgrounds are marked off because of the pandemic but the walking areas are open and accessible. There is a bunch of parking here. Tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a concrete skating rink plus a softball field. It's a lovely park! [Review 13174 overall, 491 of 2020.]

This is a great recreation area in the Uwharrie National Forest along Badin Lake…read more You do have gravel roads to get through to it, but it's well worth it. There are also full campgrounds nearby. This area is on a spit of land in Badin Lake. It is very spacious with plenty of parking, fishing piers and even some "beach" areas. There is a large shelter with a large greenspace in front of of it at the back end of the park. There is also toilet facilities, picnic tables and charcoal grills around the area. Very clean and it makes for a nice day outdoors.