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Dan Nicholas Park

When
Visit on your scheduleAttractions March, April, September, October: Thursdays through Sundays 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM; last ticket 30 minutes before closing.
Where
Dan Nicholas Park6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Admission to the park is free; fees for some attractions and fishing
Organizer
Rowan County Parks and Recreation

Rowan County park with a campground, 10-acre Lake Murtis (fishing; park paddle boats only), carousel, gem mine, mini golf, splash pad, and Rowan Wild's nature center, Cheerwine Aquarium, Stanback Barnyard and Wildlife Adventures. Park admission is free; some attractions charge. Carousel $1 per ride; mini golf $4 per game; paddle boats $2 per person for 30 minutes. Train ride closed until further notice.

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