Hickory: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near Hickory.
- 1.1 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs North Carolina 4.6/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 1.1 per 10K residents.
Facilities (14)
BUFORD HUFFMAN MHP
COOL PARK MHP
DOGWOOD HILLS
HOLLAR MOBILE PARK
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ST. STEPHEN'S MHP
WHITLOCK'S MHP
WOODLAND MHP
Nearby Nps (3)
Recreation Areas (5)
Boomer Park Day Use Passes
BOOMER PARK SHELTER
Boone Fork Campground
WARRIOR CREEK
Keowee Park Day Use Passes
Sports & Activities
Disc Golf Courses (1)
Unnamed disc golf course
Golf Courses (1)
Lake Hickory Country Club
Sports Teams (1)
Hickory Crawdads
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | BELK ARENA |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 32.0 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center
Arts & Science Center
Harper House/Hickory History Center
Hickory Aviation Museum
Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum
Granite Falls History
Splash Pad
Historic Newton Depot
Newton Depot Equipment Pavilion
Newton Depot Model Railroad Center
Catawba County Historical Museum
Hudson Depot Museum
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Caldwell Historical Museum
Attractions (4)
Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center
Arts & Science Center
Harper House/Hickory History Center
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 60.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 51.20 |
| Climate · Station Name | HICKORY FAA AIRPORT |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 3.3 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 1,163 |
| Elevation · Meters | 354 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (6)
Carolina Movie Theater
Carolina Movie Theater
AMC Hickory 15
AMC Hickory 15
State Cinema
State Cinema
Nearby Campgrounds (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 158 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 2,863 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Lake Hickory Country Club |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf data — in town