Charles D Owen Park

"Beautiful little park, so many cool rocks in the river! Unexpectedly nice."

"Great park to go walking especially in the fall when the leaves are turning. There is plenty of free parking. You can loop around the ponds which is a wide flat dirt path. Very dog friendly. Usually there are people fishing along the pond as well. You can also cut into the woods and there is an inner path that goes through the woods. That path is much skinnier but still flat. But you have to watch your step a bit more with large rocks and tree roots sticking up."

"Great little park with a >1 mile loop around a small lake. Lots of folk fishing, walking their dogs, and generally getting outside. Lots of parking and some fields and playground equipment. I *don't* think there are bathrooms - all I saw were some portapottys."

"A bit of an odd entrance, feels like you're driving into the National Wiper Alliance parking lot. Just follow the gravel road around to the park. The park is great, well kept, and very family friendly! Great place for a picnic. There's a nice trail that goes around the pond, nice playground, etc. The trail also connects to the Warren Wilson river trails."

"Needed some fresh air and a moment to walk on a summers hot day. It was a pleasant area to stroll with small ponds and the Swannanoa River on its border. Places to swim play with the kids bike and walk and see the mountains. Dog friendly with plenty of places to relax and sit. Worth a few minutes of attention in your day if you want to see the park and get out there for some fresh air."