McAlpine Creek Park
McAlpine Creek Park is a landmark in Charlotte’s outdoor scene—not just for its scenic beauty, but for its history. Built in 1978, it was home
Parks: 156 Things to Do
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McAlpine Creek Park is a landmark in Charlotte’s outdoor scene—not just for its scenic beauty, but for its history. Built in 1978, it was home
Marshall Park is a peaceful green space in Uptown Charlotte, offering stunning skyline views, a reflecting pond with a fountain, and the Martin Luther King
Once a working farm for the historic Stonewall Jackson Training School, this 238-acre park blends history, recreation, and natural beauty in the heart of Cabarrus
Latta Place, formerly known as Historic Latta Plantation, Nature Center, & Preserve, is a preserved 19th-century Federal-style estate in Huntersville, offering a rare glimpse into
Once a polluted urban waterway, Little Sugar Creek Greenway has been transformed into one of Charlotte’s most scenic and ambitious outdoor projects. This 20-mile linear
With a name like World’s End, you’d expect something dramatic—and this stunning peninsula in Hingham Harbor delivers. Shaped by ancient glaciers and saved from development
Hidden within suburban Charlotte, Big Rock Nature Preserve holds some of the oldest exposed rock formations in Mecklenburg County, dating back over 500 million years.
Once a dumping ground for Boston’s waste, Spectacle Island has undergone a stunning transformation into a 5-mile-long green retreat in the heart of Boston Harbor
Once a stretch of elevated highway dividing the city, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway is now a thriving 1.5-mile urban park in the heart of
Discover the birthplace of America’s iron industry at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, where the first integrated ironworks in the New World revolutionized colonial
Harvard Yard is the historic and symbolic heart of Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, founded in 1636. Located
Stretching across 2,575 acres, Middlesex Fells Reservation is one of Greater Boston’s largest green spaces, offering over 100 miles of mixed-use trails for hiking, biking,
A coastal playground just minutes from downtown, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is a breathtaking collection of 34 islands and peninsulas offering a
A seven-mile chain of lush green spaces winding through the heart of Boston, the Emerald Necklace is one of Frederick Law Olmsted’s greatest landscape achievements.
This 50-acre park has played many parts over the centuries including a cow pasture, British war camp, and protest headquarters. Today it offers an urban
A living museum and research facility, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University spans 281 acres in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, offering one of the most
Covering 137 acres, Patterson Park isn’t quite the biggest park in Baltimore, but it’s often voted the best. Its sprawling landscape includes huge fields, a
Hike to waterfalls, cross historic swinging bridges, and explore the ruins of lost towns—all within Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland’s largest and oldest state park.
The towering banks of Federal Hill offer visitors the most spectacular and picturesque view of Baltimore in the entire city. The American flag-topped hill overlooks
Whenever you hear the National Anthem of the United States of America, you’re listening to a poem about Baltimore. The rockets red glare. The bombs
Tucked into northeast Austin, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a 293-acre outdoor haven packed with hiking and biking trails, shaded picnic areas, and scenic creekside
When not hosting popular annual events like Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Austin Kite Festival, Zilker Park is a serene setting for picnics,
Resting along the Baltimore Harbor, Canton Waterfront Park offers eight acres of scenic green space with panoramic views of the city’s maritime past and present.
A paradise for pups and nature lovers alike, Red Bud Isle is a lush, 13-acre peninsula jutting into Lady Bird Lake. This off-leash dog park
Just 13 miles from downtown Austin, McKinney Falls State Park offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, history, and outdoor adventure. Centered around Onion Creek,
Located in Austin’s Mueller neighborhood, Mueller Lake Park is a 30-acre green space that blends nature, recreation, and community in a vibrant urban setting. The
Stretching along Shoal Creek, Pease Park is one of Austin’s oldest and most beloved green spaces, blending nature, art, and play in a lush, urban
Once a parking lot, now a vibrant public space, Republic Square has been at the center of Austin’s history since 1839, when the city’s first
Tucked away along Bull Creek, St. Edwards Park is one of Austin’s best-kept secrets, offering wooded trails, waterfalls, and natural swimming holes just minutes from
Stretching along the shores of Lake Austin, Emma Long Metropolitan Park is Austin’s largest city-owned park, offering a blend of lakeside relaxation, scenic hiking, and
The easternmost reservoir on the Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake covers 468-acres of land and is up to 8 feet deep. It’s surrounded by hiking
Tucked into a leafy residential area of South Austin, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is a 344-acre green space with a little something for everyone.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Travis, Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point is a paradise for water lovers, offering some of the best swimming,
Once a private family retreat, Mayfield Park is now a beautifully preserved oasis of lush gardens, historic stone ponds, and free-roaming peacocks. The property’s 1920s
Perched along the rocky shores of Lake Travis, Hippie Hollow Park is Texas’ only clothing-optional public park, attracting visitors looking to soak up the sun
Woodruff Park was established in 1973 through a generous donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. Spanning six acres, this urban retreat offers a peaceful
Nestled along the shores of Lady Bird Lake, Auditorium Shores is one of Austin’s most iconic outdoor spaces, offering breathtaking skyline views, live music events,
The Olmsted Linear Park, designed by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., unfurls along Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon Avenue. Conceived in the late
Sweetwater Creek State Park, just 15 miles west of Atlanta , is an expanse of rugged hills, rocky bluffs, and the flowing waters of Sweetwater
Piedmont Park, established in 1887, is Atlanta’s premier urban park, expanding over time to cover 200 acres. It has been a central gathering space, hosting
Pemberton Place, named after John S. Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola, is a dynamic 20-acre hub of culture and entertainment in the heart of Atlanta,
The life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Junior are documented across 30+ acres in the Martin Luther King Jr. National
With over 200 acres of green space and eight miles of scenic trails, Freedom Park is a dream for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The park
Murphey Candler Park is one of Atlanta’s best-kept outdoor secrets, a 135-acre haven where nature and recreation meet. Its 32-acre lake, fringed by towering trees
At the mouth of the Santa Ana river, for which the city of Anaheim was named, sits the 140-acre Yorba Regional Park. It’s not the
Flowing through the heart of northern Georgia, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) encompasses a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, offering a natural
The Atlanta BeltLine is one of the most ambitious urban redevelopment projects in the U.S., transforming old railway corridors into a 22-mile multi-use trail system
Nestled in Buckhead, Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 30-acre refuge where forests, wetlands, and prairies thrive just minutes from city streets. What began in
A lush retreat tucked inside southwest Atlanta, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve is a 120-acre sanctuary of winding trails, trickling waterfalls, and Civil War history. This
Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton, near Anaheim, offers a quaint and picturesque setting, ideal for a variety of outdoor activities. While the trail around the
Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park nestled in the Anaheim Hills. It serves as a sanctuary for local wildlife and a haven
Craig Regional Park is an idyllic 124-acre sanctuary known for its rolling hills, mature trees, and serene lake since 1974. This park, a transformed oil
Peters Canyon Regional Park is a sanctuary with roots stretching back to the early ranching and agriculture of the 1900s. Today, it spans 354 acres,
Established in 1897, Irvine Regional Park is Orange County’s oldest regional park, sprawling across 491 acres of rich history and natural beauty. This historic park,
Carbon Canyon Regional Park, established in the 1970s, is known for its unique redwood grove, the largest in Southern California. Originally part of the vast
Chino Hills State Park, sprawling across 14,000 acres at the intersection of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, was established in 1984. The park is