Are you looking for a great playground or park in Charlotte, NC?
This area has a lot of really awesome places to play and explore. In fact, some of our favorite playgrounds ANYWHERE are located in and near Charlotte. Check out this growing park guide and don’t forget to let us know if we’ve missed any of your favorite parks!
Parks & Playgrounds: Charlotte, NC
Sticking close to home? The parks below are all located in Charlotte.
Our Favorite Playgrounds in Charlotte, NC
Best on Sunny Day: The shady playground at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is a great choice!
Prettiest Park: We’d have to go with the new Stream Park in Ballantyne, but Pineville Lake Park is also gorgeous!
Coolest Overall Park: CLT Airport Overlook. No contest.
More Parks in Charlotte
If you’re looking for more options try:
- Clarks Creek Park, Nevin Park, and Hornet’s Nest Park in North Charlotte
- Shuffletown Park in Northwest Charlotte
- Chantilly Park in Elizabeth
- Latta Park and Sedgefield Park in Dillworth, which is also home to Freedom Park
- Marion Diehl Park in SouthPark
- Park Road Park in Madison Park
- Veteran’s Memorial Park at Plaza Midwood
- Squirrel Lake Park and William R. Davie Park in Matthews
- Stallings Municipal Park in Stallings
Parks Nearby
Plan a great day trip to these parks a little further from Charlotte, but well worth the drive!
The castle design at Martha Rivers Park in Gastonia is really fun! Plus, the playground has ample seating for parents, a restroom adjacent to the playground, and there are also fields for playing soccer and other sports.
Learn more about the Parks in Gastonia and more things to do in our Gastonia Guide.
South Moutain State Park has the closest waterfall to Charlotte, NC.
If you’re looking to explore a pretty park with lots of nature and great picnic spots, this is a day-trip park to check out!
Summer-Time Parks with Splash Pads
The heat around Charlotte in the summer is no joke. If you’re heading out for a park, you’ll likely want one with a splash pad.
Be that the case, you’ll want to head over to our Splash Pads in Charlotte list. It has more than 20 area splash pads, and many of them are free at local parks.
Looking for more things to do? Head over to our massive 75+ Things to Do in Charlotte, NC.