Lake Julian Park, Arden: Photos, Reviews & Location

County park with volleyball court, horseshoe pits, disc-golf course, rental boats & picnic shelters.

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#5 of 6 Tourist attractions in Arden #1 of 4 Parks in Arden

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

6.9 km from the center of Arden

Rating breakdown

5 ★72%
4 ★20%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

37 LAKE JULIAN RD, Arden, NC 28704, United States

buncombecounty.org

+1 828-684-0376

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Lake Julian Park?: Lake Julian Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,324 reviews.
How does Lake Julian Park rank in Arden?: Lake Julian Park is #5 of 6 Tourist attractions in Arden by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Lake Julian Park located?: 37 LAKE JULIAN RD, Arden, NC 28704, United States — 6.9 km from the center of Arden.
How can I contact Lake Julian Park?: Phone: +1 828-684-0376 · Website: buncombecounty.org

Reviews (8)

Tya Smith 2023 Oct 15

The rental shed was nice, clean, and spacious. The foot paddle boats were are a good rental price. The restrooms could have been a little cleaner, but I understand hundreds if not thousands use them. Overall, Lake Julian Park was beautiful. I would definitely return.

Katrina Hurtado 2023 Sep 06

Y’all don’t be afraid to bring some cracked corn along or some feed for the ducks and chickens. The water here completely kills and food source there may be for them. So without us feeding them, they will starve. The park is beautiful. And it’s well kept. The staff is very friendly. Park closes at 8pm on the dot. Be kind to the environment and the park. Please pick up faster yourselves. Especially you people that love leaving deflated balloons after a birthday party. Have some respect. Also if you happen to stop by and see a wonderful woman named Mrs. Mary feeding the ducks and geese, it’s truly an honor to meet her. She is the staple of the Park in my opinion, and She has been feeding these babies for years. Without her starting to help out I don’t believe there would be many ducks or Geese left. She does this all on her own y’all. There’s actually a group of three Women who come to feed.

Michael Pollock 2023 Jul 23

Yesterday, July 22rd 2023, I kayaked for the first time at Lake Julian. The park was well kept, the lake is beautifully clear, and there is plenty of good parking tucked around the park. The only detriment was the amount of trash along the shores- and LOTs of fishing line left in the trees. I picked up all I could. - That said, it is a beautiful park and I'll definitely be back to explore.

Tabatha Lopez 2023 Jul 04

Nice lake. Not nice power plant adjacent to it. Paddle boat rental $8 for a half hour. Fits 4 people. Fishing permits are also available for purchase on site for $4. Big park for kids to play on. Fishing pier to throw poles in the lake and see what bites. Benches and tables are also around the park and water.

SASD Almacen 2023 May 28

Lovely little lake. Well worth the 8 dollar launch fee. Great place to take the whole family.

Maya Brogan (MayaB) 2023 Apr 27

This is a great park!!

The park has many animals, including ducks, geese, birds, and fish. Very fun for children and anyone who likes animals to explore.

The park is beautiful and full of trees and pebbles near the shore.

There are paddle boat rides that are not very expensive and super fun! At least one person must paddle at the front, but either way is fun. If you are at the back, be warned that water may come up to your shoes!

Josiah Kenyon 2022 Nov 02

Really awesome little sitting spot. Definitely closes at 7, they made that pretty clear. This is the disc golf side (I didn't play, but it looked kinda more technical than bomb shots). Lake Julian Park on maps will take you to another side, with a playground, dock, walking area and lot of ducks. Really gorgeous! Check out the cloud rainbow