Blythe Landing Park
Exit 28 off I-77, W. Catawba Avenue15901 NC Hwy 73
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-896-9808
Features: 27 acres; floating piers for boat launching; 6 boat ramps; 7 boat slips; 4 outdoor sand volleyball courts; playground structure; picnic sites with grills; and concession building at Dockside Café (April-Oct).
Jetton Park on Lake Norman
Exit 28 off I-77, W. Catawba Avenue. Turn right on Jetton Road (4th signal lights)19000 Jetton Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-9808
Features: 105 acres; paved trails, bike trail (1.3 miles); walking/rollerblading trail (1.5 miles); large playground structure; sunning beach; formal garden; eight championship, lighted tennis courts; wooden picnic decks overlooking Lake Norman; Waterfront Hall; bike rentals on weekends through Oct. 31; gazebos; and picnic areas with grills.
Lake Norman State Park
Exit off I-77, onto US 21 North to Troutman. In Troutman, turn left on Wagner Street, then turn right on State Park Road which leads into the State Park.159 Inland Sea Lane Troutman, NC 28166704-528-6350
Ramsey Creek Park
Exit 28 off I-77, W. Catawba Avenue. Turn right onto Nantz Road.18441 Nantz Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-9808
Features: 43.7 acres waterfront park; 4 boat ramps; 4 boat slips; 5 Funbrellas with grills; 2 playgrounds; fishing pier; 3 covered picnic shelters; Windsurfer beach; Waverunner beach; 1 sand outdoor volleyball court; 2 horseshoe pits; 2 bike trails; walking/nature trails; and 3 acre dog park.
Stumpy Creek Park
Exit 36 off I-77, west on Hwy 150 to right on Perth Road. Left on Stumpy Creek.160 Stumpy Creek Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-878-28117
Features: 83 acres with boat ramp ($2 fee); 3 soccer fields; 3 baseball fields; playground; picnic shelters; walking track; and disc golf course.