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Things to do with kids in Pineville

Pineville packs a lot into a small town at the south edge of Charlotte. Pineville Lake Park and the President James K. Polk State Historic Site are free outdoor and history stops, and the Carolina Place Mall play area is a free indoor run-around. For paid rainy-day fun, the Pineville Ice House, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Sparetime Entertainment and Dave & Buster's are all close together.

Sparetime Entertainment
Paid
Huntersville & Pineville, NC
Rainy dayBirthdays
Bowling, large arcade, escape rooms and restaurant under one roof at two locations.
Year-roundVisit official site for Sparetime Entertainment (opens in a new tab)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Paid
Charlotte (Northlake) & Pineville, NC
Rainy dayBirthdays
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam zones, dodgeball and toddler time.
Year-roundVisit official site for Sky Zone Trampoline Park (opens in a new tab)
Dave & Buster's
Paid
Concord & Pineville, NC
Rainy dayBirthdays
Big arcade and restaurant — good for rainy-day treats.
Year-roundVisit official site for Dave & Buster's (opens in a new tab)
Pineville Ice House
Paid
Pineville, NC
Rainy daySeasonalBirthdaysSports
Indoor ice rink with public skate sessions and learn-to-skate classes.
Year-roundVisit official site for Pineville Ice House (opens in a new tab)
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Free
Pineville, NC
Homeschool
Birthplace of the 11th president with reconstructed log buildings, a visitor center and free guided tours.
Year-roundVisit official site for President James K. Polk State Historic Site (opens in a new tab)
Pineville Lake Park
Free
Pineville, NC
PlaygroundsWaterHikingToddlers
Lakeside park with a large splash pad and three playgrounds.
Year-roundVisit official site for Pineville Lake Park (opens in a new tab)
Carolina Place Mall play area
Free
Pineville, NC
Rainy dayPlaygroundsToddlers
Free indoor kids' play area inside the mall — handy on rainy days.
Year-roundVisit official site for Carolina Place Mall play area (opens in a new tab)
Canine Commons Dog Park
Free
Pineville, NC
Dog Parks
Town of Pineville dog park. The official page is explicit: “The Dog Park is NOT a Place for Children!” — children under 12 are not allowed.
Good to know: Closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance. No children under 12.
Year-roundVisit official site for Canine Commons Dog Park (opens in a new tab)
Pineville Library
Free
Pineville, NC
Rainy dayHomeschoolLibrariesToddlers
Free Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch with a children's area. Check the official CML storytime and events calendar before you go.
Good to know: Storytime days and times vary by branch — check the official calendar before you go.
Year-roundVisit official site for Pineville Library (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free for kids in Pineville?

Pineville Lake Park, the President James K. Polk State Historic Site and the Carolina Place Mall play area are free.

Can we ice skate in Pineville?

Yes — the Pineville Ice House offers public skating. Check the official site for session times.

Hours, prices and seasonal dates change often — always check the official website before you go. Info last reviewed November 2026.