Stone Mountain State Park

3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC

The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly every type of outdoor activity – camping, ... Read More

Crouse Park

314 Cherry Street, Sparta, NC

Veteran's Memorial Park

Duncan Street, Sparta, NC

Pilot Mountain State Park

1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC

Rising abruptly more than 2,000 feet, Pilot Mountain has been a navigational landmark for centuries, and is a recreational landmark as well, offeri... Read More

New River State Park

358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC

The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976 and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New ... Read More

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

1481 Mt Jefferson State Park Road, West Jefferson, NC

Rising abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, Mount Jefferson is often first viewed at a distance from the Blue Ridge Pa... Read More

Hanging Rock State Park

1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC

Since its creation as a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps project, Hanging Rock State Park has offered the best of a traditional outdoor experience... Read More

Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area

3451 Rocky Face Church Road, Hiddenite, NC

History:Rocky Face Mountain is located in the Northeastern section of Alexander CountyRocky Face Mountain Recreational Area has a rich history dati... Read More

Tanglewood Park

4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC

Tanglewood is rich in history, beauty, and southern charm. Tanglewood’s story lies not only beneath the surface, but can be experienced as an... Read More

Miller Park

400 Leisure Lane,, Winston Salem, NC

As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the D... Read More

Elk Knob State Park

5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC

Elk Knob State Park features one of the highest peaks in North Carolina’s high country at 5,520 feet and one of the parks system’s fine... Read More

Lake Norman State Park

759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC

Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offer... Read More

Mayo River State Park

500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC

Envisioned as a riverine park along the Mayo River corridor from Virginia to the Town of Mayodan, Mayo River State park is under development, but o... Read More

Academy Street Park

601 South Academy Street, Mooresville, NC

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Dan Nicholas Park

6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC

Dan Nicholas Park has 17 covered shelters available for rent. Eleven shelters will accommodate 150 people and six will accommodate 30 people. They ... Read More

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