This park is lovely. Set apart from the small town of Cornelius, this quaint park is large, has many walking and biking trails, a nice garden/gazebo area, tennis courts, two grills and lots of of picnic tables for family picnicking, and a beautiful waterfront view of Lake Norman.
There was a beach area that did not allow swimming, but was a wonderful day-trip outlet to be by the water and in the sun while the kids play in the sand. There was also a huge playground that made me wish I was 10 again! The restroom facilities were well kept and there was a main building for events and a neat barn-like area that could also host an event. At the time we were there, a wedding was underway, and it would have been a beautiful place to host both a wedding and reception!
This park was wonderful. We had an entry fee of $3 but we were not local, so perhaps that was part of the fee price. Maybe before going to the park it would be best to call to ask about potential entry fees. But I highly recommend this park for the whole family!