Mooresville lists 17 parks, from 163-acre Mazeppa Park with 7 miles of bike trail to splash pads at Liberty and Hope parks. Parks and Recreation: 704-663-7026.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Town of Mooresville’s parks list and Parks and Recreation pages, and from N.C. State Parks’ Lake Norman State Park page.
The Town of Mooresville Parks and Recreation Department lists 17 parks and park facilities, from half-acre neighborhood playgrounds to 163-acre Mazeppa Park, a skate park and a downtown square. Lake Norman State Park, with 38 miles of hiking trail and a swim beach, is just north of town in Troutman. Parks and Recreation: 704-663-7026, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who to call
- Parks and Recreation: 704-663-7026; the department’s contact form
- Programs, classes and shelter rentals: the town’s online registration catalog and rentals page
- Map of every park: the town’s parks map
- Lake Norman State Park: 704-528-6350
The big parks
- Mazeppa Park, 645 Mazeppa Road, 163 acres: baseball, softball and multi-purpose fields, picnic shelters, a playground, 2 miles of walking trail and 7 miles of mountain bike trail.
- Cornelius Road Park, 247 Cornelius Road, 79 acres: baseball, disc golf, multi-purpose fields, tennis and pickleball, a dog park, a picnic shelter, a playground and a 1-mile walking trail.
- Bellingham Park, 1600 Bellingham Drive, 46 acres: baseball, bocce, multi-purpose fields, tennis and pickleball, picnic shelters, a playground and a 1-mile walking trail with a story-book trail.
- North Main Park, 1474 N. Main St., 10 acres: softball, batting cages, a picnic shelter, a playground and a 0.3-mile walking trail.
Splash pads, dog parks and the skate park
- Splash pads: Liberty Park, 217 E. Iredell Ave., downtown (6 acres, also with basketball, a picnic shelter and a playground), and Hope Park, 170 Joe Knox Blvd. (2 acres, with a playground). Liberty Park splash pad problems can be reported to the parks department.
- Dog parks: Academy Street Park, 601 S. Academy St., and Cornelius Road Park.
- Mooresville Skate Park, 748 W. Iredell Ave.: a street course, a pool-style bowl, an art wall, restrooms and a shade pavilion. It has its own rules on the town’s park regulations page.
Neighborhood parks
| Park | Address | Acres | What’s there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magla Park | 91 Spencer St. | 8 | Baseball, basketball, shelter, playground, 0.5-mile walking trail |
| Reed Creek Park | 116 Romany Lane | 8 | Green space, picnic tables, soccer goals, disc golf |
| Edgemoor Park | 630 Ridgecrest Drive | 5 | Tennis and pickleball, shelters, playground |
| Eastern Heights Park | 464 E. McLelland Ave. | 4 | Basketball, shelter, playground |
| Academy Street Park | 601 S. Academy St. | 2 | Basketball, dog park, shelter, playground |
| Nesbit Park | 302 Nesbit St. | 1 | Shelter, playground |
| Lee Street Park | 331 Lee St. | 0.5 | Basketball, shelter, playground |
| Stevenson Street Park | 312 Stevenson St. | 0.5 | Basketball, shelter, playground |
| Presbyterian Road fields | 141 Frank’s Crossing Loop | n/a | Softball and multi-purpose fields, concession stand, Wi-Fi |
| John Franklin Moore Park | 104 W. Center Ave. | n/a | Benches and seasonal displays downtown |
John Franklin Moore Park, at Main Street and Center Avenue, is where the downtown commission’s fall flower display goes up each October. Liberty Park hosts the town’s free movie nights.
Lake Norman State Park
Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Road, Troutman, is run by N.C. State Parks. Day use is free; fees apply only to boat rentals, swim passes, camping and some reservations.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in October and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in November. The campground and boat launch are open 24 hours through the St. Johns Road entrance.
- Trails: 38 miles of hiking, and the Itusi Trail, nearly 31 miles of single-track mountain bike trail. The park’s page listed the bike trails as closed and weather dependent when we checked; look before you ride.
- On the water: a swim beach, a boat ramp and paddle rentals (canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards). The park’s page lists rentals as closed until late spring.
- Camping: tent, trailer and RV sites and camper cabins, booked through ReserveAmerica, 1-877-722-6762.
- Visitor center: 704-528-6350; Friday to Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the off-season schedule.
Greenways on the way
The town’s East Center Avenue project, due to finish at the end of 2026, adds a walking link from East Center Avenue at Elm Street to Willow Valley Park and a crosswalk to the Liberty Park greenway. See our road construction guide.
What this means for you
- For trails close to town, Mazeppa Park has the most: 2 miles walking, 7 miles biking.
- Dog parks: Academy Street and Cornelius Road parks.
- For a lake day, Lake Norman State Park costs nothing to enter.
More: things to do in Mooresville this month and getting around Mooresville.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest park in Mooresville?
Mazeppa Park, 645 Mazeppa Road, at 163 acres. It has baseball, softball and multi-purpose fields, picnic shelters, a playground, 2 miles of walking trail and 7 miles of mountain bike trail.
Does Mooresville have a splash pad?
Two town parks have splash pads: Liberty Park, 217 E. Iredell Ave., downtown, and Hope Park, 170 Joe Knox Blvd.
Where are the dog parks in Mooresville?
The town lists dog parks at Academy Street Park, 601 S. Academy St., and Cornelius Road Park, 247 Cornelius Road.
Is Lake Norman State Park free?
Yes. Day use is free; fees apply only to boat rentals, swim passes, camping and some reservations. The park is at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, and is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in October.
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