Lineberger Park fronts Garrison Boulevard and is accessed by the bordering streets of Chestnut to the east and Avon to the west. The park is naturally bisected by Avon Creek. On the eastern node there is ample parking for visitors in the linear lot along Chestnut Street. There is a trailhead for the Avon/Catawba Creek Greenway with a paved extension which circles a prominent Gaston County Vietnam War Memorial midway through the park; restroom building with water fountains; one large shelter; two small shelters; a gazebo; and large playground. The western node, as accessed via Avon Street, has adjacent parking to facilities, and is home to a miniature train amusement ride; a ticket booth/restroom building; an outdoor, lighted concrete basketball court with stadium seating; one large picnic shelter; two small picnic shelters; a sprayground; an outdoor pool with a slide, lazy river and other water features plus pool house with showers, dressing space, restrooms, and a concession area. The park is also encompassed by a series of paved walking trails as an addition to the adjacent greenway.
Park Hours of Operation: Dawn - Dusk, daily. Lighted outdoor facilities operate independently when scheduled.
Swimming Pool Hours of Operation: The swimming pool is open during summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Each session is $4/person.
No Cash Accepted
Session 1 – 12:30-3:00 Cost: $4.00 per person (ages 1 and older)
Session 2 – 3:30-6:00 Cost: $4.00 per person (ages 1 and older)
- Fall: (September - October - November): Saturdays from Noon to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Winter: (December - January - February): CLOSED
- Spring: (March - April - May): Saturdays from Noon to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Summer: (June - July - August): Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Noon to 6:00 PM; and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Holiday Hours by special announcement. We reserve the right to cancel operations due to inclement weather.
RATE: $1 per person/ride
Please contact our Administrative Office to schedule Picnic Shelter Reservations for Lineberger Park.
Contact Information:
Administrative Office
109 W. Second Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
(P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704.866.6839 (Admin Office)
704.842.5104 (fax)
Email
Please contact our Athletics Supervisor to schedule Miniature Train rentals.
Contact Information:
109 W. Second Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
(P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704.869.1984 (Special Facilities Office)
704.842.5104 (fax)
Athletics Supervisor - Wes Wood
Physical Address:
632 E Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28054
