Erwin Park

Gastonia's Erwin Park is named after Herbert Erwin, the first African American to practice medicine in Gaston County. Aside from being a physician Erwin himself was also very active in youth sports and recreation. This park was first established in 1961 and today all of it's athletic facilities are lighted so people can play at night. To speak to the staff or reserve one of the facilities please call 704-866-6844.

This was RecPlanet place of the day on December 29, 2016.

Gastonia North Carolina Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at sunrise and close at sunset. Exceptions may be for lighted areas.

*Fires are only allowed in the picnic grills. They are not allowed anywhere else.

*Except for baby stollers and wheel chairs, all persons ages sixteen and under are required by law to wear helmets when using a wheeled device.

*Do not remove, harrass, or harm any plants or animals.

*All domesticated animals must be leashed (no longer than 8 feet) and waste removed.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all State of North Carolina traffic laws.

Please respect these ordinances and all local, State of North Carolina, and United States statutes.