Sandy Run Playground

If you’re passing through Gaston on the highway and need a quick stop, this place actually delivers. The restrooms alone are worth noting — they’re genuinely clean, which is not something you can say about most roadside playgrounds. Families with kids of all ages seem to use it regularly, and whoever maintains it is clearly doing their job. It’s not flashy, but it’s tidy, functional, and way better than what you’d expect for a pit stop.