The best parks & outdoor spots in Gastonia

7 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nevin Park

Parks & Outdoors

Nevin Park is an easy win this week, with wooded trails, roomy athletic fields, and a legit disc golf course. Bring the kiddos for the…

6000 Statesville Rd (Charlotte)

“Nevin Park is an easy win this week, with wooded trails, roomy athletic fields, and a legit disc golf course. Bring the kiddos for the splashy seasonal sprayground and kid-size playgrounds, or slip away for a quick reset that still feels productive.”

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Martha Rivers Park

Parks & Outdoors

Martha Rivers Park packs 48 acres of reasons to get out of the house, from a youth sports complex that keeps the kids moving to a…

1515 Neal Hawkins Rd

“Martha Rivers Park packs 48 acres of reasons to get out of the house, from a youth sports complex that keeps the kids moving to a castle-themed playground for the littles, plus walking trails and picnic shelters for when you want to claim a corner and chill.”

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Bessemer City Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park offering a clean swimming spot with slides, plus diving boards and basketball courts.

220 S 14th St (Bessemer City)

“Park offering a clean swimming spot with slides, plus diving boards and basketball courts.”

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Dallas Park

Parks & Outdoors

Sprawling, well-maintained park featuring a playground and a splash pad.

1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy (Dallas)

“Sprawling, well-maintained park featuring a playground and a splash pad.”

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Rankin Lake Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.

1750 Rankin Lake Rd

“Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.”

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Ranlo Park

Parks & Outdoors

Baseball field and playground combined with a splash pad and golf for the adults.

1624 Spencer Mountain Rd

“Baseball field and playground combined with a splash pad and golf for the adults.”

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Lineberger Park

Parks & Outdoors

Train for children plus a pool and splash pad.

632 E Garrison Blvd

“Train for children plus a pool and splash pad.”

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