Why Live in Lakeland Park
Lakeland Park in Hickory is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, situated between Geitner Park and Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park, with easy access to Lake Hickory. Geitner Park offers fishing, boating, and mountain biking, while Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park features playgrounds, a disc golf course, and a wildlife-rich boardwalk. The neighborhood also includes the Blue Dock, a private park with a boat ramp and pier. Homes range from ranch-style and midcentury modern designs to Colonial Revival and split-levels, with prices typically between $250,000 and $450,000. A condominium complex overlooking Lake Hickory offers units from $125,000 to $225,000.
Conveniently located less than a mile from US Highway 321, Lakeland Park allows easy travel to Downtown Hickory and beyond. Interstate 40 is about 4 miles south, and Hickory Regional Airport is nearby but does not significantly impact noise levels. The neighborhood is zoned for the Hickory City School District, with some homes in the Burke County School District. Schools like Viewmont Elementary, Grandview Middle, and Hickory High have high ratings. Nearby higher education institutions include Appalachian State University’s new Hickory campus and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
For shopping and dining, residents can visit Lowes Foods, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Valley Hills Mall. North Center Street offers a mix of restaurant chains and local eateries such as Fourk and Backstreets. L.P. Frans Stadium, home to the Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball team, is less than 2 miles away and hosts games, fireworks shows, and concerts.
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