Reedy Creek Park Playground
4.5(68)4.5 out of 5 stars, 68 reviews Charlotte, NC
About Reedy Creek Park Playground
Reedy Creek Park offers a comprehensive outdoor experience beyond a standard playground, featuring diverse activities like obstacle courses and extensive hiking trails, catering especially to active children and families seeking variety and a full day outdoors.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a wide variety of outdoor activities beyond just a standard playground.Families with active children who enjoy physical challenges like obstacle courses and running.Young families looking for easy and accessible hiking trails for leisurely walks.Picnics and outdoor family gatherings due to the availability of picnic tables and open spaces.Exploration and discovery, as there are 'other parks in this park' to explore.
Why families love it
- Diverse playground activities including swinging, running, and climbing structures.
- Dedicated 40-yard dash and obstacle course that kids particularly love.
- Well-maintained general park areas and awesome trails, suitable for various activity levels.
- Hiking trails are easy and well-suited for young families.
- Availability of additional amenities like frisbee golf, picnic tables, and a lake for broader family enjoyment.
- Unique 40-yard dash and obstacle course provides specific active play opportunities.
Insider tips
- Be prepared for full sun exposure in certain playground areas (specifically 'Panther Park'); consider seeking shaded alternatives or visiting during cooler parts of the day.
- Exercise caution and visually inspect swings before use due to a reported loosely secured top bar.
- If attempting to find specific, less obvious attractions like the 'rock house,' do not solely rely on GPS; be prepared for potential navigation challenges and confusing trail markings.
- Bring water, sun protection, and possibly a map or detailed directions for specific destinations within the large park.
Good to know before you go
- Playing at 'Panther Park' during peak sun hours if sensitive to heat or concerned about sun exposure.
- Visiting if navigation to very specific, less obvious attractions is a high priority without prior detailed research or alternative, reliable maps.
- If safety concerns regarding specific playground equipment, such as the swings, are a major deterrent.
- Specific areas, like 'Panther Park' playground, are in full sun, making play challenging during hot periods.
- Reports of general upkeep and maintenance issues in some parts of the park.
- Crowds
- No specific crowd level information mentioned in the reviews.
- Food
- Picnic tables are available, suggesting outside food is permitted and encouraged for family outings.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility information mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Reported safety concern: loosely secured top bar on swings; parents are advised to check equipment.
What parents say
"Great playground for children to do an array of activities from swinging to running also places to climb. Great hiking trails, frisbee gulf , picnic tables, lake."
3 months ago
"My family absolutely loves this park. The kids particularly love the 40 yd dash and obstacle course. The park is well maintained, awesome trails, and overall a great place for family fun."
6 years ago
"Trail are great and easy for a young family. The only negative would be that panther park. It right in the full sun that it hard to play in, but there are other parks in this park and we are enjoying are exploration of the park"
3 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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