Riverbend Park
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"Nature trails"
There isn't a whole lot there but what is, is nice. There is a deck overlooking the river for sightseeing or fishing, walking trails, and a ranger station where they sometimes schedule events with local 4Hers. It's a family friendly park with plenty of room to run.
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"Great for Nature Lovers"
Riverbend Park is located along The Catawba River and is home to a 2-acre fenced off-leash dog park. The park also features fishing, hiking trails and biking trails, canoe and kayak access as well as wildlife and habitat observation. Swimming in the river is prohibited. Permits are required for some activities.
Riverbend Park is one of the largest non-state or federal parks in North Carolina. There are 450 acres and nearly 12 miles of trails to explore in this beautiful river basin park. You can explore a variety of wildlife habitats that range from fresh water wetlands to upland forest. Many of the picnic tables are located near the river. There's an ADA Accessible observation platform along the river.
Riverbend Park enjoys great diversity of plant life and wildflowers because it's located in the transitional area between the foothills and the piedmont. The northern boundary of the park, The Catawba River, attracts a variety of birds and wildlife. Many of the trails connect to one another so you can create your own hike. If you're a birder, you print a checklist at the park website before visiting the park or pick one up when you arrive.
We visited this park in the spring and our youngest was delighted by all the different plants we saw on our loop hike. Our visit in early May was our first family hiking trip after my husband broke his ankle in December. We chose a path that took us through forest, meadows, by a pond and along the river bank. The trails were mostly level and were nicely maintained. We used the mapstands located throughout the park to decide where to go next rather than planning our trip in advance.
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