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Shelby City Park

Shelby, NC
704-484-6821
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Shelby
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: The park is the site of a historic Herschell-Spillman carousel.
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North Carlolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The best CIty Park in North Carlolina”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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This place is unreal! A restored carrousel and miniature train for only 50 cents a ride; an olympic outdoor swimming pool, a golf course; a newly renovated community center with 1,600 seat gym/auditorium; and 7 beautiful ballfields with a great view of the mountians. All this is in one location close to the uptown which makes everything convenient. Got to... More

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Shelby, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Carousel and train ride”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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We have gone multiple times for the carousel! Whenever our grandchildren are in town we take them over for the carousel and train ride; they love it! More

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Wake Forest,NC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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This is a great refurbished park check out the merry go round and the new aquatic center. More

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Shelby, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Family Fun Spot”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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Wonderful park for kids. Carousel and train rides, pool, golf, baseball/softball facilities.. clean and accessible. More

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