Parks & History

Parks and History in Pineville

Two of Pineville's best-known destinations are entirely different places: Lake Park, run by the town, and the President James K. Polk State Historic Site, run by the State of North Carolina. Plan them separately.

Illustrative image of a park path. Not a photograph of Lake Park.

Two destinations, two operators

Lake Park — a Town of Pineville park. Rules, hours and amenities come from the town.
President James K. Polk State Historic Site — operated by North Carolina Historic Sites.
Pineville history — a sourced overview of the town's past.
Parks & recreation — town programs and other facilities.

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