Crater Park — Attraction in Elkin

Great little park. Playground- lots of climbing structures on the playground that are good for kids of all ages and sizes. Nice swings, but maybe 2 more basic swings would be better. Multiple sturdy swings for kids who are disabled, but getting to the swingset from the sidewalk would be difficult for someone requiring a wheelchair or walker. They added a small ramp from the sidewalk, but there is still very soft chunky mulch. The other area of the playground has blue turf. No wheelchair swing. Would also be nice to have at least a small shelter area. Would be nice to have another (bigger) slide as the existing one is small and narrow. Need more seating around the playground and splash pad. Bring a chair with you in case its busy. The splash pad is small but has a lot packed into it. Kids love it and Im very hahppy with it overall. The timer is too short, and the ON button is way too difficult for kids and even adults to reactivate the water spray, probably contributing to it getting broken. Its working again, but hopefully that part will be replaced. Big, clean bathrooms, multiple water fountains plus a water bottle filling station, pingpong table (made of concrete and metal so its sturdy), one or two patio tables. Soda machine with Pepsi products and water, but it's $2. Nice big open field next to the splalsh pad...

I was at Crater Park to camp during NCTrail Days in Elkin. It's primitive camping and it's free. Just make sure you go to the website and sign up. Really close to the Heritage Center where there are showers. Bathrooms are near by but check that...

Handy river access, but often times during the summer, the weeds are so grown up, river goers have to walk around them. Would be a wonderful area if weeds and concrete access were cleaned regularly. Access is still appreciated and used by...