High Country Top 5 Playgrounds
Playgrounds are great year-round fun in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Wilkesboro area. Here is a list of our top 5 (with details on other area playgrounds as well):
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Tate Evans Park
Banner Elk NC
Tate-Evans Park has two playground areas - one recently renovated area for smaller children (see picture) and Fort VonCanon for older children.
The park also features a paved greenway trail, wading pools, a volleyball court, picnic tables, and a covered picnic shelter. Restroom facilities are available from April though September.
Other nearby playgrounds:
- Buckeye Recreation Center Playground, Beech Mountain
- Fireman's Park Playground, Beech Mountain
- Wildcat Lake Playground, Banner Elk
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Watauga Recreation Complex- Tot Lot
Boone NC
This gated playground featured two separate play areas--one for small children and one for those over the age of five. The playground also featured a covered picnic area with grills and a paved track for adults to exercise and children to ride bikes.
Other nearby playgrounds:
- Jaycee Playground, Daniel Boone Park, Horn in the West Drive
- Rocky Knob Playground, new playground 2020
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Blowing Rock Playground
Memorial Park, Blowing Rock
The newly installed Blowing Rock playground opening 9/4/20. The playground features sections for smaller and older children with many different activities.
Nearby the playground is a covered picnic shelter, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts and access to Main Street dining and shopping.
Other nearby playgrounds:
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Valle Crucis Park Playground
Non-profit private park, Valle Crucis, NC
The Valle Crucis Park Playground has areas for muliple ages. There is a swing set with two baby/toddler swings, 4 regular swings and a special needs swing. The larger playground has multiple play areas to accommodate large numbers. There is even a "zipline!" The small playground is perfect for toddlers.
The park also features multiple covered picnic shelters with grills, a paved walking path and plenty of wide open, mowed areas to play in. Fine more details HERE
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Cub Creek Playground
Wilkesboro NC
Located near downtown Wilkesboro, Cub Creek Playground was recently renovated and features equipment for all ages!
The park also featured a cover picnic shelter, access to the Greenway Trail, ball fields, fishing access and biking trails. Find details HERE
Other nearby playgrounds:
- Smoot Park
- Wilkesboro YMCA