4.5Bakers Mountain Park(66 reviews) - A Hidden Gem in Catawba County Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountains • Parks
I feel like this park is a hidden gem. Rarely crowded so it's pretty peaceful. The trails are rugged - lots of roots and a couple of steep inclines. But there are benches in the areas with the elevation gains and the views at the top are well worth it. I am an overweight 50-year-old and I hike it regularly. I recommend bringing a good walking stick.See more..
The walk along the river on the boardwalk was very shaded and relaxing. We even saw a deer wade into the water for a drink. The small shelter where we had our lunch was clean and well maintained. Parking near the boardwalk is very limited...we drove to that small lot and unloaded our picnic supplies and then moved the car back to the parking lot at the park entrance.See more..
4.5Geitner-Rotary Park(17 reviews) - Trees, water....relaxing Spent 2-3 hours Parks
Stopped here for a picnic during a day trip to Hickory. First this park is in a nice residential neighborhood situated next to woods and a lake. An terrific place to take a break and relax, The picnic tables are wooden and graffiti free. A table cloth would be a good idea due to the debris and pollen on them. The shade from the trees was great from the heat. The park is clean and tidy but the parking lot is small and limited. A paved walking track and biking track is also accessible from the park.See more..
5.0Lowes Foods City Park(11 reviews) - A well executed Hickory kid fun park/play ground Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
I have been taking my grand-daughter here for several years (she is now 6). She loves the park/play ground. I love that it is well maintained, safe (as any playground can be), and located right downtown. During the summer months, the park has a water feature that the kids seem to really love. This coupled with ample seating for the adults to relax and keep an eye on the kids make this a win win for both of us. I also, need to mention that there are a few picnic tables and we often go to the park with a smaller cooler filled with water, juice, a sandwich, some fruit and other goodies.See more..
5.0Kiwanis Park(6 reviews) - Splash pad and lots of fun activities for kids Parks • Playgrounds
This is a family friendly park in Hickory NC. Lot's of variety of fun things for kids of all abilities to do. See more..
What an amazing little dog park to stumble upon! Clean, open, and well maintained. This park is a premier location for pet play and local conversation. As a visitor to Hickory, this is the ideal location with caring owners. The human restroom was also clean, well stocked, and well taken care of.See more..
