It's free, it's beautiful, it's awesome...why would you not stop by here and let the kids stretch their legs as they run through the bamboo forrest, wade in the creek, and take in some sun. Have a cook out on 1 of the grills, walk a trail, listen to the talking trees, and feed the ducks/geese - it's all FREE!

Due to the amount of traffic on #441 most travellers pass right by this one. It really isn't much from the car but once you park and take the 1-2 minute walk to the islands it is well worth it. A nice place to cool off with a dip in the creek. There is a Bamboo forest with paths cut... More

Our family stopped here on our way up to the Great Smoky Mountain Park. This is a very pretty park, but has limited things to do. My boys loved throwing rocks into the water and seeing all the ducks and geese. I can imagine that in the summertime that they would have enjoyed wading into the river, and most of... More

a quiet and nice park, suitable for a picnic or to dip in the river in a hot day. green,pastoral,many ducks, free parking.

Our family enjoyed visiting this park very much. It was peaceful and the way the river splits on either side is beautiful. There were ducks and geese enjoying the park as well. There is easy wading and swimming for those not faint of heart...the water about mid way across goes from shallow to rapids. There are picnic tables, pavilions,benches, a... More

At the islands park you can have a picnic, birthday party, or lay out in the sun all day. There are pavillons and benches to use and there are also grills. We like to bring out intertubes and tube down the river. We bring our beach towels and lay out on the shore. There are also fish in the water... More

There wasn't a lot of people down here this time of the year and it was amazing we played in the river and with the ducks in the park it was so relaxing

very clean and right on the river so you can get in and wade or tube. Only one side is dog friendly.

This park is located right in the middle of Cherokee. If you have small children, this is a nice way to take a break as there is plenty of room to run around and stretch out. The park is along the Oconaluftee River which during the warm months, you can see people wading in the water. I suggest taking a... More