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Martha Rivers Park
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Martha Rivers Park

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Martha Rivers Park
4.5
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AEN524
By AEN524
“Great place to walk and keep up social distancing”
Apr 2020
We walk our dog and meet only one other couple at a time. We follow the trails and typically spend an hour getting in some walking and enjoying the park and its layout. We have been there 4 times in March and twice so far in April.
“Excellent Playground for All Ages”
Feb 2020
I brought my two-year-old niece here and she had the best time in the playground. It was hard to tell who was more excited though, my sister or my neice. This is definitely going to become their favorite new spot to go as a family and I'm so happy I discovered it while I was here on vacation. There are lots of different types of playground equipment and all are super cute and well-maintained. It's much bigger than any others I've been to so there was no trouble bringing a toddler through the big kids area because everyone is so spread out. We had so much fun. I highly recommend a visit, or two.
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AEN524
Charlotte, NC102 contributions
Great place to walk and keep up social distancing
Apr 2020
We walk our dog and meet only one other couple at a time. We follow the trails and typically spend an hour getting in some walking and enjoying the park and its layout. We have been there 4 times in March and twice so far in April.
Written 15 April 2020
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Nicole G
Center Moriches, NY44 contributions
Excellent Playground for All Ages
Feb 2020 • Family
I brought my two-year-old niece here and she had the best time in the playground. It was hard to tell who was more excited though, my sister or my neice. This is definitely going to become their favorite new spot to go as a family and I'm so happy I discovered it while I was here on vacation. There are lots of different types of playground equipment and all are super cute and well-maintained. It's much bigger than any others I've been to so there was no trouble bringing a toddler through the big kids area because everyone is so spread out. We had so much fun. I highly recommend a visit, or two.
Written 24 February 2020
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GumlawU
Clover, SC2 contributions
Great Playground!
Mar 2019 • Family
Lots of things to do and my boys love it to come here. Nearby are also soccer & baseball fields. Picnic opportunity’s.
Written 5 November 2019
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Amy B
North Augusta, SC86 contributions
Baseball tournament
Nov 2019 • Family
Great fields! Plenty of parking and easy access. Have to watch out for foul balls with the distance between fields. Great park overall!
Written 3 November 2019
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Amber L
Rock Hill, SC208 contributions
What a beautiful park!
Nov 2019 • Family
So many amenities available at this park. Baseball and soccer fields. Awesome playground. Clean bathrooms. Picnic tables provided. Volleyball net in the grass. Everything was well kept and clean. Kiddos had a great time!
Written 2 November 2019
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Natalia
Gastonia, NC43 contributions
My Niece and Nephews favorite playground.
Oct 2019 • Family
They have awesome playground to run around. Since my Niece and Nephew was young they always tell me they want to go to castle park.
Written 8 October 2019
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Clover, SC506 contributions
Great area for young children
Oct 2019
Martha Rivers Park has something for everyone. Walking trails, soccer fields, softball fields, batting cages, covered shelters and benches throughout the park. There is plenty of parking. I only noticed on restroom which is set aside from the park, a little distance to walk. The play castle is the highlight for younger children. It's pretty much self contained with few exits/entrances; so you can let your child run freely as long as you watch the exit. Thee is plenty inside for them to explore. I love the idea of the floor being a spongy material so if there is a tumble or fall, it's a softer surface to fall upon. Hours are usually sunrise to sundown. It does get crowded when the ball fields are in use, but still a wonderful place overall.
Written 5 October 2019
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Kathynel H
11 contributions
Great play area for young kids
Jul 2019 • Family
My 2 year old granddaughter loved the park. She likes to climb so the toddler area was perfect, safe enough for her to do on her own with me nearby but not impeding her independence.
Written 7 August 2019
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soccermom182017
Yadkinville, NC41 contributions
Visit to the Soccer Park
Apr 2019 • Family
This park has nice fields, we play soccer but the baseball fields and playground are nice. The is the second time we have visited the park from out of town. Do not and I will state again Do not go into the bathrooms. This was the worst bathroom I have ever been in, that includes gas stations and I travel a lot. There was feces in the floor. The smell was horrid. No toilet paper. It was so gross that this time when I visited we stopped before we got to the park. Another member of our team had to go in today and it was awful again and no paper, smell was awful. Do not let your children use this restroom or go in alone for any reason. Sad because this is a very nice park and the facilities are not being taken care of. Go to the restroom before you go to the park.
Written 28 April 2019
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Juniper0504
Mount Holly, NC18 contributions
Great playground
Mar 2019 • Friends
Park is beautifully setup but multiple different areas to explore. There are several baseball diamonds and soccer fields. Huge playground and 2 separate areas for different age ranges and plenty of seating around the area. Several picnic shelters and outdoor spaces for picnics and open areas for flying kites. There are also several paths around the park so you can get any mileage that you need.
Written 13 April 2019
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