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Marsh Park loop from Pineville

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Marsh Park loop from Pineville

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Marsh Park loop from Pineville

01:23

5.29km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Little Sugar Creek Greenway

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Start point

Hotel

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2.63 km

John Grade Plant Stem Sculpture, Marsh Park

Highlight • Monument

Marsh Park in Pineville, North Carolina is a park situated next to a scenic natural wetland. There are overlooks out onto the marsh with benches for you to sit on and relax. There is also an impressive sculpture by John Grade of a giant cross-section of a plant stem located within the park.

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2.64 km

Marsh Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This quaint little park along the greenway features an observation platform over the marshes and the sculpture STEM by John Grade. STEM was inspired by the movement of water through plant stems, and encourages the viewer to look at familiar nature from a different perspective. There is ample street parking by the greenway.

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4.26 km

President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of the 11th President who was the only Chief-of-State born in Mecklenburg County. Explore the 21-acre property, once owned by President Polk's father. Admission is free, except for special events, and if you want to go on a guided tour of the property and cabins. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (5-12) or $1 for seniors (62+). The museum exhibits and short film highlight Polk's childhood, political journey, and the Mexican-American War. Although cabin interiors are only accessible during guided tours, you can still enjoy the Little Sugar Creek Greenway connection, a kitchen, a garden, and a picnic area. You can also visit the relocated cemetery where Polk's grandmother and other family members rest, immersing yourself in American history.

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5.29 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

421 m

297 m

Surfaces

2.74 km

2.41 km

127 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

35°C

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13 %

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John Grade Plant Stem Sculpture, Marsh Park

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