Several have asked about Dan Nicholas Park. It's just a cool little park on the eastern side of Rowan County with a nature center, restored carousel, putt putt, paddle boats, a very cool old steel bridge (one of only 3 left in the state if I remember right), etc... here's a link if you want to check it out:
DanNicholasPark.org, Salisbury, NC - Your Best Entertainment Bargain!