Squirrel Lake Park
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
Where: 1631 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, North Carolina
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
Cost: free
public-park
A hidden-gem Matthews park where colorful slides and climbing structures sit beside a small lake, walking trails and picnic areas. Locals prize its tranquil atmosphere over bigger regional parks.
Accessibility
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What's on site
Mapped here. OpenStreetMap records shade shelter, parking at this playground. No public toilets are mapped — worth knowing before a long visit.
When to go
Comfortable weather in Matthews runs roughly February to June and August to December. Midsummer highs average 91°F, hot enough that dark equipment and rubber surfacing sting by mid-afternoon.
Other playgrounds nearby
There are 2 other playgrounds within 5 miles and 17 within 15. These are ranked by accessibility and facilities first, then by distance: