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As we here at Lake Norman celebrate Parks & Rec this month, we thought a few reminders of our area’s lake beaches and parks were in order. With so many to choose from, here are just a few cool spots to enjoy this summer.
RAMSEY CREEK PARK Lakefront park for boating, fishing, and picnicking plus sand volleyball, horseshoes, and a playground.
18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, www.mecknc.gov
BEATTY'S FORD PARK Featuring an amphitheater, two playgrounds, a splash area, a walking trail, sports areas, and more.
8335 Shipley Lane, Denver, www.lincolncounty.org
JETTON PARK Tree-covered, 104-acre park on Lake Norman with a small beach, tennis courts, a trail, and picnic area. 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius, www.mecknc.gov
LAKE NORMAN STATE PARK Boasting the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, this is one of the region’s more popular mountain biking networks, offering 30.5 miles of single-track trails. Nearby is a beach and bathhouse complex and fishing spots abound!
759 State Park Road, Troutman, www.ncparks.gov
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