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Trails with Trailhead Parking in North Carolina
North Carolina has 456 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 118 cities and towns — Charlotte, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Asheville and 114 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
The 250 most-reviewed in North Carolina
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
Grandfather Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,696 reviews
Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).
Lake Johnson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,021 reviews
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.
Lake Norman State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,112 reviews
State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,504 reviews
Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.
Long Leaf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
Union Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,088 reviews
Popular park along the Neuse & Trent Rivers featuring play equipment, a large gazebo & a boardwalk.
McDowell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
Knightdale Station Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews
Community park with a rail-themed playground, sports fields, picnic shelter & 2 miles of trails.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Lake Crabtree County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,540 reviews
Waterside site featuring 16 miles of hiking & biking trails, playgrounds, boating & fishing.
Jump Off Rock
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,390 reviews
Scenic overlook offering 1 easy & 2 moderate hiking trails along with mountain views & benches.
Rankin Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,425 reviews
Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.
Ramsey Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,583 reviews
Lakefront park for boating, fishing & picnicking, plus sand volleyball, horseshoes & a playground.
Croatan National Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews
Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.
McAlpine Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,270 reviews
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park.
Jetton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,169 reviews
Tree-covered 104-acre park on Lake Norman with a small beach, tennis courts, a trail & picnic area.
Julian Price Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,094 reviews
Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.
E. Carroll Joyner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews
A 117-acre expanse featuring paved trails, an amphitheater, a pecan grove & some old farm buildings.
Carrier Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,858 reviews
Sports facilities from roller hockey to lawn bowling, plus trails, picnic space & river views.
Shelley Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,775 reviews
2 miles of wooded trails with work-out stations along a scenic lake, plus open fields & a playground
Martha Rivers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,711 reviews
48-acre park with a youth sports complex & castle-themed playground, plus trails & picnic shelters.
Cedarock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews
Disc golf, nature trails & a restored 19th-century farmstead with animals, plus private tours.
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,471 reviews
Creekside walks & fishing spots in woodland with picnic shelters & ruins of pioneer-era cabins.
George Poston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews
140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.
Triad Park Field of Honor
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,361 reviews
Playground equipped memorial park featuring a disc golf course, sand volleyball courts and walking paths.
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,412 reviews
Well-used, dog-friendly park, featuring soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic tables, plus a disc golf course.
Jackson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Relaxed park with ball fields, tennis courts and walking trails, plus playground apparatus.
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews
Well-maintained state park with challenging trails, plus mountain views.
Durant Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.
Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,366 reviews
Park featuring shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, horseshoe pits, a canoe launch & more.
Squirrel Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,315 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, charcoal grills, picnic tables, fishing piers & restrooms.
Ogden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,313 reviews
County park with ball fields, a pond, a skate park & an off-leash dog zone, plus BBQ/picnic areas.
Lake Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,362 reviews
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
The Park at Flat Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
This 66-acre, dog-friendly green space offers a picnic pavilion, walking paths & a large playground.
Bur-Mil Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Outdoor destination features golf, a pool, tennis, trails for hiking & biking in 250 leafy acres.
Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Smith Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Lake boating & fishing draw visitors to this preserve with a walking path, playground & picnic area.
Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Wooded park featuring a lake for boating & fishing, trails & picnic areas, plus a disc golf course.
T.H. Broyhill Walking Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
Peaceful destination featuring a botanical garden, a wildlife sanctuary & tranquil, lakefront paths.
North Cary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
This park has baseball, basketball & volleyball, plus a playground, climbing wall & picnic area.
Anderson Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,067 reviews
This park has wildlife habitat, a historic homestead, a stone amphitheater & canoe areas.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
This park has over 190 acres of land, mountain hiking trails & the highest land point in the county.
Marla Dorrel Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Charming suburban park boasting an innovative children's play space, basketball court & picnic area.
Northeast Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
City green space featuring sports fields, disc golf, a playground & a nature trail.
Clark Park Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 980 reviews
This large park has a nature center with turtles, fish & snakes, plus trails along Cape Fear River.
Harrisburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
34.68-acre park with a picnic shelter, playground & paved trail, plus cornhole courts & ball fields.
Waterfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Park-like setting by the Pasquotank River for picnicking and boat-watching featuring a pier and launch area.
Otter Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Pretty falls accessible via a trail-linked park, for dog walking and picnics.
Mazarick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Park spanning nearly 80 acres, with lake fishing, picnic shelter & sports/game areas.
Kiwanis Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
Family-friendly park offering picnic facilities & a gazebo plus a playground & fitness trail.
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Riverfront park featuring a playground and swings, plus a dock for fishing, paddling and kayaking.
Forest Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids as well as hiking and biking trails.
Aberdeen Lake Park/Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 929 reviews
Playground-fitted park, plus a lake with a fountain, boardwalk and a bridge crossing it.
Arnette Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 903 reviews
Park with expansive wooded areas, plus sports courts & fields, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
San-Lee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
Expansive waterfront park providing boat rentals, campgrounds, fishing, hiking & a nature center.
Womble Park Athletic Fields
4.7 ★★★★★ 868 reviews
Park with baseball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
Dorton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 883 reviews
City park with a soccer field, tennis courts, a disc-golf course, play equipment & picnic shelters.
Hanes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 898 reviews
Park featuring fields for soccer & baseball, tennis courts & play equipment for toddlers & big kids.
E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
Scenic, easy to moderate park offering hiking routes along waterfalls.
Crooked Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Kid-friendly park that features baseball fields, playgrounds and a splash pad.
Lake Wilson
4.7 ★★★★★ 832 reviews
Scenic outdoor area with playgrounds and a disc golf course, plus several miles of trails and a wooden bridge.
Joe C. Davidson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Soccer & baseball fields, walking tracks, tennis courts, play equipment & a picnic shelter.
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
State park on Mount Jefferson known for stunning valley views at overlooks.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 821 reviews
Nature center with animals & a gift shop in a 927-acre preserve with fishing, hiking & more.
Mazeppa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring lighted baseball/softball field, concession pavilion & picnic area.
Bakers Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 789 reviews
Forested park offering 6 miles of hiking paths – easy to challenging.
Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 800 reviews
A gentle hike through a tranquil forest leads to this cascading waterfall & popular swimming hole.
Graham Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Relaxed, clean park featuring playgrounds (for all ages).
Apex Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Recreational oasis offering nature trails, a dog park, disc golf, picnic spots & an amphitheater.
Empie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Park with 19 tennis courts & a clubhouse, plus basketball courts, a playground & a ball field.
Baker's Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Recreational area featuring covered picnic tables, sports courts, a creek, playground & mini golf.
Boone's Cave Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 761 reviews
Secluded 100-acre park with hiking trails, river fishing & a monument & cave linked to Daniel Boone.
Burlington Springwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
78 acres of green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a playground & a walking track.
Waterfalls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 709 reviews
Scenic park that features a waterfall, plus picnic tables.
Salem Lake Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Popular, kid-friendly park alongside Salem Lake, offering picnic tables and a playground.
Salisbury City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 708 reviews
Family-friendly park, with playgrounds and trails for hiking, tennis courts and fishing.
Carvers Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Massive, 4,000-acre park with open fields, hiking trails through pine forests & ranger-led programs.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.
Toisnot Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 690 reviews
Park by a reservoir featuring a playground, shelters, softball fields, horseshoes & restrooms.
Southern Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 642 reviews
A 72-acre preserve featuring lots of natural land as well as sports fields & trails.
Horizons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 640 reviews
Public park featuring baseball fields, disc golf, a playground, and picnic areas, plus a well-maintained dog park.
Bass Lake Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Flat, tree-topped walking trail circling a small lake, with connections to other paths.
Broad River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Scenic multi-use park with picnic tables and trails for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
Alice F. Keene District Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Green space with a play area, leafy trail & facilities for many sports, including soccer & softball.
Miller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Serene park with trails through wooded areas with streams, plus sports fields & picnic shelters.
Sherman Branch Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 602 reviews
Mountain bike park and nature preserve featuring winding trails for beginners and experts.
Neuse River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
Granite Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and a pond, plus trails for hiking.
Hooker Falls Access Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
Scenic hiking trails leading to waterfalls, plus a popular swimming hole.
Cedar Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
This quaint park includes lighted tennis courts & ball fields as well as a playground & picnic area.
Harold D. Ritter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 573 reviews
Charming town park featuring a baseball field, basketball court, climbing wall & playground.
Clarks Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
This 7-mile trail with a wooded creekside setting attracts bikers, runners & skateboarders.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.
Big Rock Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 539 reviews
This unassuming wooded area & wildlife habitat features 22 acres & large granite formations.
Dogwood Park at Wesley Chapel
4.6 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Kid-friendly community park featuring a playground, dog park and amphitheater for events.
Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Bustling, community park offering athletic fields & courts, a fenced-in playground & picnic space.
Bill Cooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track, a basketball court, sports fields and dog parks.
Richmond Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Hiking trails and a wooded disc golf course offering valley views.
Arrowhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Park with amenities such as a disc golf course, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground, plus picnic tables.
Patton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Leisurely green space featuring a walking track and picnic tables, plus a dog park, skate park and pool.
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
Natural 157.6-acre park on a lake, with meadows, fields, play areas, trails & office with exhibits.
North Carolina Veterans Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park devoted to military veterans featuring an interactive story garden & commemorative sculptures.
Northeast Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Sprawling recreation area with playgrounds and walking trails (some paved) plus baseball, soccer and football fields.
The Quarry at Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.
Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts.
North Asheboro Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews
Recreation center with an outdoor pool, various athletic fields, walking trails & a playground.
Evergreen Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Unspoilt 77-acre urban hardwood forest preserve with a stream & trails & haven for migratory birds.
Les Myers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 453 reviews
Sizable park with a variety of play equipment, several tennis courts, ballfields & walking trails.
Clawson-Burnley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Community green space with 2 large picnic shelters & a connector trail to the Boone Greenway.
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Wooded mountain park on 185 acres offering challenging trails & vistas.
Bellingham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Grassy park with a baseball/softball diamond, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters & playground.
Hurley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
This park with woodlands & gardens also offers trails, quaint bridges & gazebos.
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Scenic park featuring a large beech tree grove, trails & several species of birds & butterflies.
Hobby Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Park offering a wooded mountain biking trail & an open area with strips for R/C aircraft.
Henry Anderson III Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Town's largest park offers a leash-free zone, horseshoe pits & a pond, plus picnic & play areas.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Family-friendly, dog-park offering grassy spaces, playgrounds, swings and a sandbox, plus trails.
Huntersville Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Cleanly maintained park featuring a ballfield and athletic fields.
Lassiter Mill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Park with a path, waterfall, and picnic area, plus forest and river views.
Green Hills County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
This park offers a playground, picnic area & hiking/biking trails on a repurposed landfill property.
Anderson Creek County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Shady woodland park featuring picnic spots, a playground and disc golf.
Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Hiking area with trails along a lake, including one leading into Umstead Park, and a restroom.
Hard Times Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with many trails for mountain biking and walking, plus an arboretum and a lake.
MacDonald Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
City park with a variety of kids' play equipment, plus a sand pit, athletic field & picnic tables.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Park, trail, and nature preserve boasting open spaces, paved paths and picnic tables.
Stallings Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
12.72-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & walking trail, plus ball fields & tennis courts.
Great Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Relaxing park featuring walking and hiking trails along the Haw River and a dam.
Craven Gap Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Easy, intermediate trail with mountain vistas and wildflowers along the way.
Park On Wilgrove
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Public park with a playground, baseball field, tennis courts, and a walking trail.
Carolina Field of Honor
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a disc golf course, along with memorials honoring fallen soldiers.
Bearwallow Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Easy to moderate hike to the top of a mountain covered in wildflowers and meadows, with cows grazing at the summit for some.
Carolina North Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
UNC north campus woodland covering 750 acres & offering a complex network of hiking trails.
Bailey Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Numerous athletic facilities on 66 acres with picnics, disc golf, a playground, trails & a track.
Pharr Mill Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Park featuring walking paths, play areas and picnic areas.
Wendell Town Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a playground, along with tennis and basketball courts.
Veterans Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Park offering a playground, walking trails, shops, and a fountain, plus concerts.
Glenburnie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Waterfront park with rolling hills and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Brumley Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Ecological park featuring hiking and mountain biking trails, plus ponds and ruins.
Rose Walk
4.9 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Peaceful lake with a 2.3-mile walking trail around it, plus picnic benches and tennis courts.
Cedar Fork District Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
This 37-acre park features 8 fields used for soccer, football & lacrosse, plus a picnic shelter.
South Fork Rail Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Wooded area featuring well-maintained hiking trails with views of a river, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Northside/Broyhill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
Familiar park featuring baseball fields and soccer fields, along with tennis courts and basketball courts.
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Botanical garden with trails running through woods and along lakes.
Wade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Public park with trails & a boardwalk through wetland areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.
James Boyce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Sizable park with a playground & fields for softball & soccer, plus wooded trails & picnic areas.
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
This scenic gorge in Pisgah National Forest features rock formations, hiking trails & camping areas.
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
Flightline Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Children's playground and relaxing picnic spot with views of airplanes taking off and landing.
Shallow Ford Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Beautiful park with a network of trails for hiking, kayaking and camping.
Saxapahaw Island Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Family-friendly, shaded, woodsy park with a playground and riverside trails.
Marvin Efird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring swings, climbing toys and a disc golf course.
Buffalo Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Popular hiking area with a suspension bridge, oak savanna, and trails that are kid- and dog-friendly.
Sandy Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Lively park featuring a butterfly garden, walking trails and picnic spots as well as a pond.
Hickory City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and a pump track, plus a public restroom.
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Easy-going trail stretching through a suburban greenway, with scenic views.
Jacob Fork Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Park offering hiking, mountain biking and disc golf.
Salem Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, a soccer field, and a 0.5-mi. loop around a pond.
Table Rock Summit Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Local landmark offering scenic views from its peak at the end of a 2.2-mi. hiking trail.
Rev. E. W. Wooten Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Simple neighborhood park offering basketball courts, a children's playground & a picnic shelter.
Old Honeycutt Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Park offering a playground, a soccer field and tennis courts.
Elm Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Expansive community park boasting a lighted youth ball field, tennis courts & picnic areas.
McMullen Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Popular with walkers, runners & cyclists, this nature trail features woodland, waterways & wildlife.
Sal's Branch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Hiking area with a 2.5-mile trail past a lake that's suitable for families.
Lake Corriher
4.6 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Fishing, disc golfing, picnicking, and hiking are offered at this park, which also has cabins and a playground.
Summerfield Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Quiet neighborhood park featuring sports fields, a pond and wooded trails, plus playgrounds.
White Pines Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with several trails for hiking and canoeing.
W W Flowe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Park containing a 4-field baseball & softball complex with restrooms, playground & picnic shelters.
Roosevelt Wilson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
Waterfront park featuring a playground, paved walking trails, picnic space & a memorial tree garden.
Pinnacle Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Challenging, rocky trails leading to a pinnacle and scenic views, plus campfires, waterfalls and an easy stream.
Dunn's Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
Natural area with a short trail and scenic views, plus a paved walkway and picnic tables.
Hollow Rock Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Forested park with easy walking paths, plus a waterfall and a creek.
Brookshire Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Grass-covered space, punctuated by trees, with a paved path for bikes and soccer fields.
Cascades Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Hiking trail with cascades, waterfalls and bridges, plus a few picnic tables to stop and rest.
City of Shelby Hanna Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Grassy park with trails, picnic shelters, playground and ball fields.
Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
A 23-acre natural area along a ridge & creek with a beech forest, floodplains & a mile-long trail.
Jennings Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Baseball fields and a ropes course are offered at this park with picnic facilities.
Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Relaxed area featuring hiking and biking trails as well as a reservoir and lake.
Rock Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a zip line and a playground along with tree-lined disc golf fairways and trails.
Williamson Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Tranquil wilderness area featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking (and horseback riding).
American Tobacco Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Long, scenic, 20-mile-plus trail open to hikers, bikers and runners, with shade and rest stops.
Company Mill Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Scenery-rich park popular for hiking trails, featuring rolling hills, creeks and a river.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Fenced and safe playground for tots and older kids with musical instruments, plus a walking trail.
Lenoir Optimist Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Clean park for the family with a playground plus tennis courts and a skate park.
Hilltop Needmore Town Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Family-friendly park offering hilly paths for strolling and biking, as well as scenic views.
New Hope Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Hiking and walking area featuring lake views and wooded trails (red and blue) that are marked well.
Jamison Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic shelter, paved greenway, and tennis balls for dogs at the fenced-in dog park.
Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Park for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
Wildwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
New park offering kayaking, trails and boating, plus playground equipment.
Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Waterfront park, paved and gravel paths popular with cyclists and dog walkers, plus birdwatching.
Piedmont Environmental Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Environmental center offering 11 mi. of nature trails, plus educational activities & classes.
Westgate Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Wooded park featuring playgrounds and information about animals and trees.
Brookhaven Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
26-acre preserve featuring a forest trail with a footbridge over a stream, plus picnic tables.
Barnet Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Outdoor sports venue offering baseball, disc golf, soccer, softball, trails, and a children's play area.
Vance Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Public park with a skate park, disc golf, riverside trail, playgrounds, and other athletic facilities.
Bent Creek trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Many of the trails in this area are for both hikers and bikers.
Hickory Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Hiking, biking, and walking trails around a lake with picnic tables and a pump track.
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Howard Knob County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 186 reviews
Scenic area atop a wooded knoll offering panoramic views of Boone, with picnic tables & trails.
Yadkin River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a dog park, camping spots and a walking bridge over the water, as well as picnic tables and a boat launch.
Blackwood Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open-space hiking destination featuring rolling fields and meadows, plus picnic areas.
Wood Run Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking destination offering 13 miles of trails in the Uwharrie National Forest.
Charles Creek Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
Small waterfront park offering a playground, picnic area, volleyball, fishing & boating.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)
4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Relaxing path for families, cyclists, runners and walkers alike, lined with trees and clean restrooms.
Iswa Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Unpaved nature preserve featuring a looped trail along the Catawba River with benches.
Founders Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open-air area featuring playgrounds, walking trails, and disc golf.
Brunswick Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.
Matthews-Sardis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Small, shaded neighborhood park featuring play equipment, picnic tables and swings.
Salisbury Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking park, with sports fields and a playground for kids.
Smith Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews
Popular park featuring multiple soccer fields as well as a playground and picnic benches.
Twin Trestle Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Suspension bridge trail system featuring a swinging bridge along a river.
Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Park and pond with playgrounds and picnic spots that also hosts weddings, receptions and other events.
Sennett's Hole
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Swimming basin is free to enter and features turtles.
Bethabara Park Trail Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Looping trail system in the woods with workout stations and picnic tables.
McAlpine Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Popular paved greenway with a pond, picnic area, restrooms, and dog park, plus wildlife sightings.
Rosedale Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Park with a playground, plus zip lines and walking trails.
Summerfield Athletic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Well-kept park with ball fields, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Island Creek Walk - Croatan National Forest Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with views of a creek through a shady forest setting.
Roy G. Turner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Clean city park with playgrounds and trails for walking.
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Nature preserve showcasing granite rock formations and trails that are good for kids.
South Mountains State Park, Clear Creek Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Rugged state park featuring a visitor center & campsites, plus hiking, biking & riding trails.
South Garner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Recreation area offering sports fields, tennis courts, a big playground & a short hiking trail.
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
National forest with hiking trails and a house to explore.
Blue Heron - Kingfisher Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Lake-side hiking area crisscrossed by flowy bike trails, plus jumps.
Kiwanis Children's Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews
Fenced playground with swings, a merry-go-round and slides, plus picnic tables, tennis courts, and walking trails .
Granite Civic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring a playground, a baseball field, basketball courts and tennis courts.
Whitley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Shady space featuring slides and swings for kids, plus tennis courts.
Onslow County Parks: Oakhurst Landing and Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews
County park with 2 forested walking trails & a launch area on the New River for canoes & kayaks.
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Unassuming park with a gravel and asphalt route for walking, running, and dog-walking around ponds.
Tot Hill Farm Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
National forest offering hiking trails of varying difficulty levels, as well as a golf course.
Harvey Clay Nesbit Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 144 reviews
Dog-friendly park with baseball fields, walking trails, and a restroom, plus picnic tables.
South Fork Trail and Blueway Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Trail to stroll along the South Fork River past a disused cotton mill and for canoeing.
Parham Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Tranquil park for picnicking, fishing, and quiet contemplation by a creek.
Carvers Creek State Park, Sandhills Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Clean state park set along a stretch of flat land, with trails for biking, hiking, running and horseback riding in the woods.
Rich Fork Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Hiking, biking and nature trails, plus a creek at this wooded area.
Sullivan Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews
City park featuring basketball courts, a playset area and picnic spots.
Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Hiking area with family-friendly trails and picnic tables.
Big Branch Bike Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Popular park featuring easy, intermediate and advanced mountain-bike trails and wooden features.
Pump Station Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Park, hiking area, and trail offering ruins of a pump station and hiking trails.
Abbey Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Local park offering shaded, well-marked walking trails through natural surroundings.
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