Reedy Creek Park

This review is for the Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center which is located in Reddy Creek Park. Was here for their Edible Plant Hike. Fun program to bring the kids to as well as for adults to learn about what is edible and what is not when you are out there hiking, in the woods or anywhere there are trees and flora.
There are 7 hiking trails ranging from 0.25 miles to 1 miles
We were on the Umbella Tree Trail which was a 1 mile hike.
Tips
–Wear sneaker and comfortable shoes. Easy to step on a rock and slide
–No texting there are uphill and down hill in these trails. One can really hurt themselves.
–Bring water there is refilling station (fountain) at the Nature Center
–Take a map just in case
–Bring friends along and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings.
Check out the Backyard Habitat Garden– Photo ops with butterflies, hummingbirds and honeysuckle.
Parking area for the Nature Center is relatively small and gets packed with events.
Will be back to hike through their other trails and see other parts of the park.

We only have used the dog park at Reedy Creek, and it’s pretty good. It’s huge, fenced in, and they have a separate little enclosed park for dogs under 20 lbs.
Part of this park is wooded for shade, and part of it is open. They have plenty of picnic tables and benches around, and buckets of water for the dogs.
Sometimes it does get annoying though, when people bring their small dogs in and then yell at big dogs when they try to play with the small dogs. I saw a woman whack the ears of a husky with the back of her leash because he was trying to play with her tiny 5 lb dog. If you don’t like that, keep your dog in the small dog area.

I came to the park to join some of their weekly hikes they have. We all met at the nature center and our awesome guide showed us many of the trees, insects and plants. This place has A LOT of poison ivy, so I am glad I went because I have the type of luck to go exploring off the beaten trail and have the awesome luck of landing in some of it. This place is so pretty. It has a huge lake and some of the cool things I saw was an old sunken sharecropper’s house. It fell so you can only see the roof and some of the house. That was so cool since I am a history buff. I also asked the guide what Reedy Creek use to be and she stated it was a plantation and the land was donated to make the park. Wow, The ghosts of the slaves were in that park. That really touched me. At the end of the hike, we had a bonfire at the playground. That was so awesome. We roasted marshmallows and enjoyed being in the space of that beautiful time when the sun is setting and the night fall is approaching. I am so use to the miles of trails in Atlanta that the one mile trails didn’t really satisfy me but this is a great place to feel like you’re in nature.

I like parks. And I love this park in Charlotte. There are city parks and then their are city parks that almost make you forget that you are in a city over a million.
Granted, it’s not the Yosemite, or the Algonquin. It doesn’t have Lake Norman or the coastline. But it’s got two fantastic ponds you can run around, sit and tan, even fish. It has disc golf course, several trekking routes that is grest for running to get you back into shape, and a couple of basketball courts, a baseball diamond, volleyball net, a little playgound for kids, a nature preserve, a small museum, and I haven’t camped out there but I’m pretty sure they have a site for that.
And hey, if you get too hot having fun, there’s an ice cream shop right beside the big ooen area where I usually play one man baseball. It’s a great park overall. If you expect a 10 mile trekking course it’s not for you but I’d say you can combine all three and get a pretty good workout and enjoy the little ponds at the same time. So if you live inside the city limita of Charlotte, kind of tired of Freedom park and similar pretty parks, go over to Reedy Creek park!

I love Reedy Creek Park! It features my favorite Charlotte DOG PARK which is usually occupied by at least a few dogs even at weird times like 2:30pm on a Wednesday… and on weekends with nice weather the place is just full of dogs and people!
Reedy Creek has great trails that make you feel like you are truly «away from it all.» There are many fields for group sports. The disc golf course is mostly wooded, which I appreciate and adds that extra challenge for those with advanced skills.
I don’t know much about it but there is a Nature Center that seems to attract a lot of families with children of all ages…
All in all this park has many amenities and is well worth the drive from the neighborhoods closer to downtown!!!

This is a fabulous park! My first visit was today; we took our one year old basset hound with us. Our first stop was the Nature Center (well-​behaved dogs are allowed inside!) where I spoke with the friendly and incredibly helpful staff behind the desk. I wanted to see the Robinson Rockhouse Ruins so the staff member gave us great detailed directions, explaining the trails and a few landmarks and even told us about some of the programs that they have there too. (They do a lot of programming that I think I may take advantage of, especially in the Fall.) We took Umbrella Trail to South Fork then to Robinson Rockhouse Trail to get to the Rockhouse Ruins. Make sure you loop to the right back corner of the house (from the trail) to see the huge Osage Orange tree. I plan to return to the park to take advantage of more trails and maybe the dog park when it isn’t quite so busy (what a popular treat for our canine pals!).

This place is awesome for dog park, great for disc golf, have a huge surrounding of land to play many sports. There is also a basketball court and picnic area for families and friends to gather. I am unsure if there is a grill though. I usually go towards the back end of the park since there are many people who goes around there.

Great amenities!!! Perfect for a planned activity for the family or even a spur of the moment type thing. So convenient for me and my children love it! Could use a swing set though :)

I like RCP. its convenient from my home and is the first place I ever fished in Charlotte. I wish the fishing pier were bigger and maybe some of the brush needs to be cleared for those of us who like to fish.

A wonderful park with just about every amenity you could hope for. You could bring the whole family and have something for everyone, there’s a playground, dog park, basketball court, etc. I went for a hike, and there are several excellent trails with excellent views of nature. If you’re in the east Charlotte/​University area, this is a great place to spend a weekend afternoon. You could lose yourself in the woods and almost forget you’re actually in a city, and I mean that in the absolute best way possible!

How active are you? This park has it all and it’ll keep you busy from sun-​up to sun-​down!
–Trails. Check.
–Disc golf. Check.
–Dog park. Check.
–Picnic tables. Check.
–Basketball court. Check.
–Playground. Check.
–Lake. Check.
–Fishing. Check.
–Nature Center. Check.
If you have a pup, be a Canine Good Citizen and carry poop bags. There are so many dogs at this park, it felt like an entrance requirement.
The trails are well kept and maps well placed to help you figure out where you are. If you are a biker, you won’t be able to go everywhere since many trails are for hikers. Don’t be disappointed, there is plenty of space to go around.

Took the family for a quick hike and they loves it. didn’t have to leave Charlotte to get there.

Great park with a pretty good bit of parking. I really enjoy coming here with my dog and letting her run in the around in the dog park. They have plenty of water available for your pup and it is a huge space for them to run around in. After letting my dog run and play I enjoy walking her on some if there trails they have deeper in the park. The trails aren’t marked really great and sometimes they seem to interfere with disc folders but all in all a great park. One of my favorite dog parks in Charlotte.

Equal parts trail running and disc golf for me. Though I don’t make it up to this side of town often, it’s a solid place for tons of activities.
The disc golf course is challenging and tends to be pretty busy. Some of the baskets are pretty heavily wooded and make for careful and strategic approaches. Can’t say I’ve played this course but maybe half a dozen times, so I don’t know it super well. I tend to like the baskets that require longer drives and this course is more packed with par 3 and 4’s.
There are tons of other aspects I dig here too — waterfront/​boardwalk, open fields for frisbee, tons of gazeebos for picnics/​cookouts, great for walking, etc. It’s really pretty with plenty of parking.
Gorgeous park!

This city park has a lot to offer, but beware of getting lost on the trails. I took my brother out here for a hike one day while he was visiting. We planned to hike for about an hour, which turned into almost two hours on a day that was nearly 100 degrees. Some of the trails are not very well marked, making it a little confusing to navigate your way back.
Enough about the bad stuff — here is the great stuff. First, it’s FREE. Second, they have several miles of trails, which is amazing to me in a city park. Three, they have plenty of nice areas to picnic. Fourth, they do have a nature center, but I don’t know what the hours are. While it’s not my favorite city park to visit, it is close and convenient to me.
Next time I think I’ll print off and bring a map with me.

Never realized this park and it’s many amenities until the other day when the local Run For Your Life University location had a trail shoe demo here. Keep in mind I had already run on the greenway 5 miles so I was thinking we would try the shoes, jog a couple feet and then give the shoes back… nope… it was full on group run… for another 3 miles. Kinda brutal, but kinda fun… especially since I had never been to the park before and it was nice to see all the different trails, the playground for the kids, the basketball court, the awesome Frisbee golf course… I’m sure I am missing something here– the park is HUGE!
Definitely plan to have runs here more (especially in the summer since the trials are nice and shaded) and you don’t have to stop for traffic, etc… whoops take that back, I think the roads within the park cross some of the trails (so remember to look both ways!).

The wife & I took our dog Houston to the dog park at Reedy Creek the other day. This place is awesome! Officially called, Barkingham Dog Park at Reedy Creek, it’s an off leash, fenced 4 acre park for the 4 legged friends. It has a small fenced area for the little dogs too. There are some benches and a few picnic tables for the adults to sit on while the dogs play. Plenty of water buckets throughout the park. The park does not allow kids under 12 inside the fenced area. Houston made plenty of friends and the owners, in my experience, were friendly too. Houston gives it 4 howling barks (he’s a Siberian Husky). Definitely will be back!

This park is huge and it has something for everyone… playgrounds, a dog park, hiking trails, sports fields, picnic shelters and more.
The Reedy Creek Nature preserve sits in the back of the park and this is where I usually end up. There are about 10 miles of trails in this park up and down hills and around two small lakes which allow fishing.
There’s also a nature museum on the property though it is never open when I am there.
This is a great park for everyone to check out once in a while. Just beware… the Big Oak trail is a long one. I felt like I was walking for days. lol.

When I say I’m going to the park, this is the park to which I am going. It’s a beautiful, amply forested piece of land, with a large dog park and some interesting and challenging trails. My usual routine involves taking my fuzzy four-​legged companion around the long Sierra Loop trail. I enjoy the scenery and peace; he enjoys the smells and squirrels. We then end the afternoon at the dog park where he burns off the remainder of his energy and socializes with other canines. The dog area is equipped with a watering station and a hosing-​down station.
The lakes are good fishing, if you’re into that sort of thing. The nature center is charming and has a classroom for kid-​oriented educational activities. There’s also a gift shop, so buy a tee shirt and support the facility!
A final point of interest is the farmhouse ruins off the main trail… if you can manage to sneak out there with no one else around, it’s quite tranquil.
Reedy Creek Park is one of Charlotte’s treasures!

We were looking for something fun to do together as a small group when we discovered that Reedy Creek Park in the University Area had Disc (Frisbee) Golf. We bought a couple of cheap frisbees from Target and made our way to the park one afternoon. The course is an 18-​hole course where you try to toss your frisbee into a chain «hole» sticking up above the ground.
It turned out to be much more challenging than we were expecting. For one, the course is not level. It’s over the river and through the woods (with no Grandmother’s house in sight). You’re not only playing frisbee golf, you’re hiking! The course was up and down hills and each hole was quite the distance. It turned out to be a lot of fun, but we definitely got a workout that we weren’t expecting. Next time, though, we’ll splurge a little more with the frisbees. Cheap ones don’t work very well for disc golf; you need distance.