Lincoln County Parks and Recreation

Lincoln County Parks and Recreation Providing recreational opportunities for the citizens of Lincoln County NC.

We are expecting heavy traffic at the boat landing and a busy park day! If you’re planning a visit to Beattys Ford Park...
06/18/2026

We are expecting heavy traffic at the boat landing and a busy park day! If you’re planning a visit to Beattys Ford Park on Saturday or Sunday, please plan accordingly.

Reminder, due to the low lake levels, the swim beach area is still closed.

We are excited to announce we will be opening our splash pads at West Lincoln Park and Beattys Ford Park on Thursday Jun...
06/18/2026

We are excited to announce we will be opening our splash pads at West Lincoln Park and Beattys Ford Park on Thursday June 18th! The splash pads will operate daily 10AM to 7PM.

We appreciate the excitement everyone has shown for the splash pads and your cooperation in dealing with drought conditions.
Our staff and Public Works are continuing to monitor the drought conditions so continue to stay tuned to our page regarding any future changes to our splash pad operations.

Please remember the following splash pad rules:
*No pets allowed on splash pad
*No food or drinks
*No bikes/skateboards/scooters
*No glass containers
*Swim diapers are required.
*No smoking/vaping/tobacco use in parks

Splash Pads Update: June 18, 2026We are hoping to soon open Betty's Ford Park Splash Pad and the West Lincoln Park Splas...
06/18/2026

Splash Pads Update: June 18, 2026
We are hoping to soon open Betty's Ford Park Splash Pad and the West Lincoln Park Splash Pad. Our crews are checking the systems now to ensure they are working properly before opening them to the public.
Thank you for your cooperation in dealing with Drought Conditions. We know you love the splash pads as much as we love watching families enjoy them!

Park Maintenance Update: 6/10/2026Starting Thursday June 11th, 2026, a portions of Rescue Squad Park will be closed for...
06/10/2026

Park Maintenance Update: 6/10/2026

Starting Thursday June 11th, 2026, a portions of Rescue Squad Park will be closed for public access while crew work to make plumbing repairs at the park.

The areas that will be closed/limited access will be the middle parking area across from the Charter School, the shelter, and the park drive in that area. Please be mindful of these crews working and stay out of the maintenance areas.

Repairs are scheduled to take 2-3 days to complete.

Its National Trails Day and we hope you are ready to celebrate! Our community and western North Carolina offer a wealth...
06/06/2026

Its National Trails Day and we hope you are ready to celebrate! Our community and western North Carolina offer a wealth of hiking/walking/biking trail opportunities!

See you all out there!

Planning a hike for National Trails Day on Saturday June 6th? Head over to Rock Springs Nature Preserve in Denver and h...
06/05/2026

Planning a hike for National Trails Day on Saturday June 6th? Head over to Rock Springs Nature Preserve in Denver and hop on a portion of the Carolina Thread Trail. Rock Springs features a comfy walking loop near the playground and parking as well as over 2.5 miles of wooded hiking trails. Enjoy a day on the trails!

06/05/2026

Here's another great opportunity to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday June 6th! Race day registration is available for the United Way of Lincoln County NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5k! The race begins at Betty G Ross Park in Lincolnton and travels the Marcia Cloninger Rail Trail in Lincolnton! Join them for some summer 5k racing fun!

Saturday June 6th is National Trails Day and Lincoln County has lots of great opportunities in our community for you and...
06/05/2026

Saturday June 6th is National Trails Day and Lincoln County has lots of great opportunities in our community for you and your family to get outdoors for a nice walk or hike!

Check out Rock Springs Nature Preserve in Denver for some wooded hikes in the forest or visit Westwinds Park in Lincolnton for a fun 1k paved loop walk!

Looking for more adventure, visit one of the NC State Parks in our area!

Celebrate National Trails Day with us!

Our Lincolnton office and the East Lincoln Community Center will be closed on Monday May 25th. All county parks and tra...
05/22/2026

Our Lincolnton office and the East Lincoln Community Center will be closed on Monday May 25th. All county parks and trails will be open on regular schedule. Due to ongoing drought conditions, the splash pads and swim beach area opening has been delayed until further notice.

Update Friday June 12th:The opening of the splash pads at Beattys Ford Park and West Lincoln Park has been delayed until...
05/21/2026

Update Friday June 12th:
The opening of the splash pads at Beattys Ford Park and West Lincoln Park has been delayed until further notice due to ongoing drought conditions/restrictions. Please stay tuned here and on the county website for future updates on opening day and hours of operation.

The swim beach area at Beattys Ford Park will also remain closed due to low lake levels. Once lake levels improve, we will get the beach opened as well.

Address

302 North Academy Street
Lincolnton, NC
28092

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17047481518

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