The best parks & outdoor spots in Kannapolis

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

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Parks & Outdoors · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Reynolds Park

Parks & Outdoors

Open space with a recreation center, a pool, a playground, picnic shelters & athletic courts.

2450 Reynolds Park Rd (Winston-Salem)

“Open space with a recreation center, a pool, a playground, picnic shelters & athletic courts.”

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The Quarry at Grant Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.

1790 Quarry Rd (Winston-Salem)

“Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.”

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Bailey Park

Parks & Outdoors

Small green downtown space with a stage used or lunchtime concerts & food trucks.

445 Patterson Ave (Winston-Salem)

“Small green downtown space with a stage used or lunchtime concerts & food trucks.”

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Washington Park

Parks & Outdoors

Popular park offering walking trails, a playground & separate enclosed areas for small & large dogs.

1490 S Broad St (Winston-Salem)

“Popular park offering walking trails, a playground & separate enclosed areas for small & large dogs.”

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Salem Lake Trail

Parks & Outdoors

Popular, kid-friendly park alongside Salem Lake, offering picnic tables and a playground.

815 Salem Lake Rd (Winston-Salem)

“Popular, kid-friendly park alongside Salem Lake, offering picnic tables and a playground.”

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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.”

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 8, 2026

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