Lake Park, North Carolina
Lake Park is a village of 3,431 people in Union County, North Carolina.
Why visit Lake Park
Townapedia lists 8 parks and trails, 23 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fred Kirby Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Lake Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Park
Lake Park is a village in Union County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Park had a population of 3,269.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Park, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes23
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
14039 Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Chinatown Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
14039 Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00; Mo off
Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant · Mexican
6120 Creft Circle
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
13801 East Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
14055 West Highway 74, Indian Trail
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-20:30
Firehouse Subs
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.2 mi
14039 Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.3 mi
13880 East Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
11 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Hemby Bridge Elementary
School · 1.8 mi
6701 Indian Trl-Fairview Rd, Indian Trail
Healthcare1
Map of Lake Park
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aero Plantation Airport (NC21) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Indian Trail 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Hemby Bridge 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Stallings 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Matthews 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Mint Hill 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Monroe 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Weddington 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Fairview 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Waxhaw 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Charlotte 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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