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Rankin Lake Park

704-866-6839

Gastonia

1750 Rankin Lake Rd.

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Rankin Lake Park is an 80-acre lake with a 1.5-mile paved walking trail with fishing pier and boat dock. Canoes, kayaks, johnboats and pedal boats are available to rent, seasonally. A clubhouse and several picnic shelters allow for group events.


Rankin Lake Park Amenities

  • Park Clubhouse available for group rentals with a “warming” kitchen, and restrooms

  • Two lakeside, corporate picnic shelters

  • One large picnic shelter

  • Eight small picnic shelters

  • An…

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