Dallas Park's 100 Acres of Recreation Right at Your Front Door
Located just moments from River Rock at Dallas, Dallas Park offers more than 100 acres of outdoor recreation, scenic green space, and community gathering places. Residents can enjoy walking and jogging trails, a fitness pavilion, fishing lakes, pickleball and tennis courts, a dog park, picnic areas, and year-round events—all practically in their backyard.
Adding to the appeal, the Gaston County Senior Center, located at the entrance to Dallas Park, provides a vibrant hub for active adults with a wide variety of programs, classes, social activities, wellness opportunities, and special events designed specifically for seniors. Together, Dallas Park and the Senior Center create endless opportunities to stay active, connected, and engaged close to home.
Whether you're taking a morning walk, joining a fitness class, meeting friends for an afternoon outing, or participating in community events, this exceptional destination makes it easy to embrace the active adult lifestyle.
Ball Fields & Athletic Complex
From little league games to weekend tournaments, the park’s lighted softball and baseball complex creates the perfect setting for competition, community, and unforgettable game-day memories.
Equestrian Facilities
Horse enthusiasts will love the impressive equestrian center complete with riding arenas, a show ring, concession facilities, and barns with space for 124 horses.
Fishing Lakes
Spend the afternoon by one of three scenic fishing lakes where peaceful waters and jumping catfish create the perfect outdoor escape.
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Whether you're sharpening your serve or enjoying a friendly pickleball match, the park’s six lighted courts make it easy to stay active day or night.
Nature Trails
Enjoy fresh air and scenic surroundings along the one-mile walking track and jogging trails, or energize your routine at the covered outdoor fitness pavilion.
Dog Park
Let your four-legged friends run and play at the dedicated dog park just moments from your home at River Rock at Dallas.
Fitness Pavilion
Enjoy outdoor workouts and wellness activities at the park’s covered fitness pavilion.
Playground & Splash Pad
Bring the grandkids to cool off and play all summer long with a fun-filled playground and seasonal splash pad open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Picnic Shelters & Gathering Spaces
From covered shelters to lakeside picnic pads, Dallas Park offers plenty of inviting spaces for cookouts, celebrations, and relaxing afternoons outdoors.
Lakeside Amphitheater
Gather with friends and neighbors for community events, performances, and special occasions at the charming amphitheater overlooking the lake.
Historic Heritage Village
Step back in time while exploring the park’s historic village featuring a preserved schoolhouse, chapel, blacksmith shop, farmer’s home, mule barn, and an operational 1900 cotton gin showcased during annual Heritage Days festivities.
Ball Fields
Softball Fields: 3 lighted
Little League Field: 1
Picnic Facilities
Two large covered shelters
Three small covered shelters
Eight pads with tables
Equestrian Facilities
Show Ring
124 Stalls
Concession/Restroom
Control Building
Several free national equestrian events throughout the year
Other Facilities
Play Equipment
Restrooms
Amphitheater
Three Lakes (fishing - and the catfish are jumping!)
1-mile Walking Track
Walking / Jogging Trails
Six Lighted Tennis Courts, Two of which are painted for pickleball.
Fitness Pavilion
Dog Park
Splash Pad (Open daily, 10am until 7pm, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)
Heritage Village
Mule Barn
Cotton Farmer's House
Blacksmith Shop
Chapel
Col. Morris Kitchen
Smoke House
Machine Shop
School House in 2011