Rankin Lake Park

Welcome to Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. This lake was first established in 1922 and has been a popular recreation area since then. One can even rent non-motorized watercraft. Come out and try your luck at the 18 hole disc-golf course.

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.