David G. Barnes Children’s Park

David G. Barnes Children’s Park is located at 215 West South Main Street, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Here is a little trivia about the park:

• The park is named after David G. Barnes – A man who gave over 28 years of his life to the service of his town as a civil servant. In his life, David G. Barnes served as a public-school teacher, a Mayor, and Town Commissioner.
• David G. Barnes Children’s Park covers one acre of land. It contains various playgrounds for toddlers and young children.
• Other facilities available within the park include bathrooms, a picnic shelter, benches, green space, slides, swings, a jungle gym, and toys for smaller kids.
• David G. Barnes Children’s Park is open to all kids between the ages of 2 and 8, but some teenagers also hang out there.
• The park is located opposite Waxhaw’s historic downtown, just a few steps away from Waxhaw Creamery, an ice cream shop that many of the park’s guests visit.
• There is a skateboard park attached to the park. Kids of all ages are allowed to use the skate park.
• The park stays open from 7 am to 8 pm during most summers, and between 8 am and 5 pm during winter months. It is secured with 24-hour video surveillance.
• The closest major landmark to the park is the Waxhall Historical Foot Bridge
• Admission into the park is free.
• The park hosts a variety of events all year round. This includes events like Egg Hunts, the Big Bunny Hunt, Family Scavenger Hunts, and others.
• There are also Halloween events held in the park, such as Fright Night in Waxhaw.

David G. Barnes Children’s Park is a 1-minute, 0.3-mile drive from Well Doctor’s Waxhaw office if taking E South Main St.

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