Kid-Friendly in Wilkesboro

Kid-Friendly Wilkesboro

Summer’s here, school’s out, and the familiar mantra has already begun – “I’m bored.”

Luckily, Wilkesboro has plenty of fun activities and adventures to keep boredom at bay, without breaking the bank. Here are a few of our favorite places and things to do, for kids of all ages.

Beat the Heat at Heritage Square Splash Pad: Cool off on a hot, sticky summer day at the splash pad in the heart of Wilkesboro. All it takes to get the water squirting up from the ground is to step on the circular pad near the benches, and then water squirts out from 29 jets with colorful lighting, all arranged in an “Ohio Star” quilt pattern to reflect the area’s heritage. The splash pad operates 10 a.m.-8 p.m., June through September.

Fun in the Sun at Berry Mountain Park: Enjoy the fun of the beach without driving all the way to the coast. Berry Mountain Park and other public access sites at Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir provide a place to bring the kids to swim, play in the sand, enjoy great playgrounds and be outside.

Mountain Biking at Cub Creek Park: Cub Creek Park is a family favorite thanks to its greenways, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. It also happens to have a pretty cool mountain bike trail that’s great for beginners. Three trails – Call Farm Loop, Jail Break and Perkins Place – provide a little over seven miles of adventure along the Yadkin River.

Indoor Fun at The Block: Summer’s great for getting outside, but sometimes you need a place to escape the heat and humidity. One of Wilkesboro’s newest attractions, The Block, is full of plenty of adventures from a trampoline park to roller skating.

Concerts and Movies: The Carolina West Wireless Community Commons and Wilkes Communications Pavillion are the perfect place for kid-friendly community gatherings. Check out the Town of Wilkesboro’s website for the full line-up for this summer’s Concerts on the Commons and Movies on Main.

Don’t forget to top your day of fun off with a frozen treat. Wilkes County is home to some great ice cream shops! Check out our blog for the inside scoop on Brushy Mountain Creamery and Glenn’s Restaurant.