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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation 5841 Brookshire Blvd ? Charlotte, NC 28216 Tel 980-314-1000

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September 2016

With over 21,000 acres, 200+ parks, 250 athletic fields, 240 miles of trails, 190 playgrounds, 152 picnic shelters and countless other recreational amenities, you are sure to find something active and fun to do nearby! Here is some information on popular things to do and unique places to visit.

Dog Parks

With six popular dog parks and more planned, you and your pooch are sure to have a great time. Each dog park has both large and small dog enclosures, where the dogs and can run free unleashed. Dogs and owners need to follow all posted rules and please remember, dogs must meet all guidelines and maintain current vaccinations to utilize the off-leash areas.

Community Gardens

Don't have a space to garden at home? We have you covered! Over 405 garden plots are available at 16 different gardens throughout the park system. For more details, call 980-202-1449.

Disc Golf

Discover the popularity of this sport at 14 courses throughout county parks. Courses are free to play and offer various skill levels. The department also offers clinics and lessons.

Fishing

Grab the rod and reel and head to a nearby park or nature preserve. With over 27 miles of shoreline on three lakes and numerous ponds and fishing piers, it won't take you too long to find your favorite spot. Lakeshore parks include Jetton, Ramsey and Blythe Landing parks on Lake Norman, as well as Latta Plantation Nature Preserve on Mountain Island Lake and McDowell Nature Preserve on Lake Wylie. Fishing ponds can be found in Colonel Beatty, Freedom, Hornet's Nest, Park Road and Reedy Creek Parks. All state regulations must be followed when fishing.

Explore All That Park and Recreation Has to Offer

Whether you are a newcomer, a native Charlottean or have lived here long enough to put down roots, you will be amazed at all the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department has to offer.

Over 21,000 acres and 210 parks and facilities range from large to small and contain nearly every type of recreational amenity. These include Recreation Centers, Nature Centers and Senior Centers offering tens of thousands of recreational, educational and nature-based programs, to special events, access to three lakes, world-class swimming facilities and golf courses. Whether you want to attend a live music event in uptown Charlotte at Romare Bearden Park, or explore the outdoors at a remote Nature Preserve, Park and Recreation has something for you!

Below is a snapshot of offerings with a map on the reverse side showing our major facilities. To learn more about Park and Recreation and all that we have to offer, check out our website at

21,000+

ACRES OF PARKLAND

250

ATHLETIC FIELDS

240

MILES OF TRAILS

210+

PARKS AND FACILITIES

190

PLAYGROUNDS

152

PICNIC SHELTERS AND PAVILIONS

149

TENNIS COURTS

109

BASKETBALL COURTS

44

VOLLEYBALL COURTS

21

GYMNASIUMS

18

RECREATION CENTERS

16

COMMUNITY GARDENS AND 405 GARDEN PLOTS

14

DISC GOLF COURSES

14

FISHING PIERS

7

SPRAYGROUNDS

7

FITNESS CENTERS

6

DOG PARKS

5

GOLFCOURSES

5

BOAT LAUNCH AREAS

5

POOLS

3

NATURE CENTERS

3

SENIOR CENTERS



Playgrounds

With over 190 playgrounds in all shapes and sizes, children (and adults!) can experience non-stop play. Some of our favorite and most unique playgrounds include the Play60 Course at Freedom Park, the Play60 Challenge Course at Hornet's Nest, the Nature Explorer Zone at Reedy Creek Park (next to the nature center) and the Rayce Playce playground at Nevin Park.

Spraygrounds

Outdoor spraygrounds are a great way to beat the heat in the summer. Bring the bathing suits and sunscreen and enjoy the day. Most have nearby shelters or picnic areas as well. Spraygrounds or water features to play in can be found at: Romare Bearden and First Ward Parks in uptown, Cordelia Park, Latta Park, Nevin Park, West Charlotte Park and the Capitan Jack area on Little Sugar Creek Greenway. More are planned.

Skate Parks

Skate parks are perfect for in-line skaters, skateboarders, plus BMX bikers. Grayson SkatePark features a flow/ street course complete with banks, transitions, corners and ledges. The almost 13,000 square foot facility boasts something for everyone ? from beginner to extreme. The street course provides a variety of elements featuring banks, transitions, corners, rails and ledges. A multi-bowl ranging from 5 1/2 to 10 1/2 feet deep caters to the experienced bowl/vert crowd.

Hours of Operation

Parks are open sunrise to sunset. Park gates will be open by 7:30 am. Parks with lighted facilities such as ball fields and tennis courts will remain open while reserved or in use but must close by 10:30 pm.

For a comprehensive look into what Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has to offer, check out the website at .

Better yet, visit a park with family and friends!

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is home to 210 parks and facilities located on more than 21,000+ acres of parkland throughout Mecklenburg County.

Parks in Mecklenburg County come in all shapes and sizes ranging from small neighborhood parks to large district parks. This map is only a sample of what Park and Recreation offers. For more information on these parks or the other 115 neighborhood parks, nature preserves, recreation centers or greenways, visit

Community & Regional Parks

1 Berewick Park ? 5910 Dixie River Rd Baseball/Softball, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Walking Trail

2 Camp Greene Park ? 1221 Alleghany St Basketball (12 Lighted Outdoor + 1 Covered Court), Walking Trails

3 Colonel Francis Beatty Park ? 4330 Weddington Rd Basketball, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Lake, Mountain Biking, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Softball, Tennis, Wedding Pagoda, Reception Hall

4 Clanton Park ? 1520 Clanton Rd Basketball, Greenway, Indoor Shelter, Multi-purpose Fields, Playground, Softball

5 Elon Park ? 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd Disc Golf, Fishing, Multi-purpose Fields, Recreation Center, Walking Trails

6 First Ward Park ? 301 E Seventh St Formal Gardens, Fountain, Indoor Pavilion, Large Open Lawn, Playground, Sprayground

7 Flat Branch Park ? 11830 Tom Short Rd Soccer

8 Freedom Park ? 1900 East Blvd Amphitheater, Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Greenway, Indoor Pavilion, Multi-purpose Fields, Nature Museum, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Sand Volleyball, Tennis

9 Friendship Sportsplex ? 2310 Cindy Ln Playground, Picnic Shelter, Softball

10 Frazier Park ? 1201 West 4th St Basketball, Dog Park, Greenway, Multi-purpose Field, Tennis, "Our Children's Memorial" Walkway

11 Hornet's Nest Park ? 6301 Beatties Ford Rd Basketball, BMX Track, Disc Golf, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Softball Complex, Tennis

12 Idlewild Road Park ? 10512 Idlewild Rd Disc Golf, Fishing, Horseshoes, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Softball, Walking Trails

13 Independence Park ? 300 Hawthorne Ln Baseball, Basketball, Formal Gardens, Multi-purpose Field, Picnic Shelter, Tennis, Volleyball, Walking Trails

14 Jetton Park ? 19000 Jetton Rd Fishing, Indoor Shelter, Mountain Biking, Picnic Decks, Playground, Tennis, Walking Trails, Wedding/Reception Rentals

15 Kilborne Park ? 2600 Kilborne Dr Disc Golf, Multi-purpose Field, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Tennis, Walking Trails

16 Mallard Creek Community Park ? 3001 Johnston-Oehler Rd Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Recreation Center, Softball Complex

17 Mason Wallace Park ? 7301 Monroe Rd Basketball, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Area, Playground, Softball, Tennis

18 McAlpine Creek Park ? 8711 Monroe Rd Cross County Course, Dog Park, Fishing, Greenway, Picnic Area, Soccer, Walking Trails

19 Mecklenburg County Sportsplex ? 1505 Tank Town Rd Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Volleyball, Walking Trails

20 Nevin Community Park ? 6000 Statesville Rd Bocce, Disc Golf, Horseshoes, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Softball Complex, Sprayground, Walking Trails

21 North Mecklenburg Park ? 16131 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Biking/Walking Trails, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Tennis

22 Park Road Park ? 6220 Park Rd Basketball, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Softball Complex, Tennis

23 Ramblewood Park ? 10200 Nations Ford Rd Basketball, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Soccer, Softball

24 Ramsey Creek Park ? 18441 Nantz Rd Boat Launch, Dog Park, Fishing, Playground, Swimming Beach, Walking Trails

25 Reedy Creek Park ? 2900 Rocky River Rd Basketball, Disc Golf, Dog Park, Fishing, Indoor Shelter, Multi-purpose Field, Nature Center, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Softball, Volleyball, Walking/Hiking Trails

26 Renaissance Park ? 1200 West Tyvola Rd Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, Picnic Shelter, Sand Volleyball, Tennis

27 Revolution Park ? 2425 Barringer Dr Baseball, Basketball, Golf Course, Multi-purpose Field, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Recreation Center

28 Robert C. Bradford Park ? 17005 Davidson-Concord Rd Baseball, Disc Golf, Picnic Areas, Playground

29 Robert L Smith Park ? 1604 Little Rock Rd Disc Golf, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Walking Trail

30 Romare Bearden Park ? 300 South Church St Formal Gardens, Large Open Lawns, Play Area, Water Feature

31 Shuffletown Park ? 9500 Bellhaven Blvd Dog Park, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelter, Softball, Volleyball

32 Sugaw Creek Park ? 943 West Sugar Creek Rd Basketball, Disc Golf, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Recreation Center, Softball, Tennis

33 Thomas McAlister Winget Park ? 12025 Winget Rd Basketball, Disc Golf, Horseshoes, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Sand Volleyball Softball, Walking Trails

34 William R. Davie Park ? 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd Basketball, Horseshoes, Indoor Shelter, Lake, Multi-purpose Fields, Playground, Soccer, Volleyball

Public Golf Facilities

Make tee times at:

1 Charles T. Myers Golf Course ? 7817 Harrisburg Rd 18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Driving Range

LAKE NORMAN

2 Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park

1225 Remount Rd

9-Hole Regulation Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Practice Area

14

3 Golf Depot ? 10401 Cadillac St Chipping/Putting Greens, Driving Range, Lighted Open and Covered Tees

4 Renaissance Park Golf Course ? 1525 Tyvola Rd 18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Driving Range

5 Sunset Hills Golf Course ? 800 Radio Rd 18-Hole Course, Driving Range, Par 3 Learners Course

NC HWY 73

6 The Tradition Golf Club ? 3800 Prosperity Church Rd 18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Greens, Driving Range

24

SOUTHEAST

GREENWAY

MCDOWELL CREEK

GREENWAY

SAM FURR RD

28 21

77

TORRENCE CREEK GREENWAY

IRWIN & STEWART

CREEK GREENWAYS

10

77

277

N GRAHAM

30 N

ST TRYON

ST

6

WEST BLVD

N TRYON ST

277

SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

Uptown Charlotte

OLD STATESVILLE RD STATESVILLE RD BEATTIES FORD RD

16

85 6

WT H ARRIS BLVD

MALLARD CREEK & CLARK'S CREEK

GREENWAYS

WT HAR RIS BLVD SUGAR CREEK RD

R FRE

11 31

5

485

20

85

485 1

BROOKSHIRE BLVD

EDOM D

29

WILKINSON BLVD

IRWIN & STEWART

CREEK GREENWAYS

2

WEST BLVD

2 27

4 IRWIN

CREEK GREENWAY

26

9 32

S T

GRAHAM

YON ST

N TR

N

10 30 6

SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

13

15

BRIAR CREEK GREENWAY

8

SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

4 S TRYON ST

BRIAR CREEK

P

17

GREENWAY

N TRYON ST

UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD

25

1

ALBEMARLE RD

12

485

INDEPENDENCE BLVD ROVIDENCE RD

PARK RD SOUTH BLVD

33

YORK RD WALKER BRANCH GREENWAY

22

SUGAR

CREEK

23

GREENWAY

77

3

NC HWY 51

18

MCALPINE CREEK & CAMPBELL CREEK

GREENWAYS

PINEVILLE

-

MATT HEWS RD FOUR MILE CREEK GREENWAY

34

LOWER MCALPINE, MCMULLEN CREEK & FOUR MILE CREEK

GREENWAYS

3 485

7

LANCASTER HWY

5

SIX MILE CREEK

GREENWAY

INT HILL RD

M

19

Map Key

Community & Regional Parks Public Golf Facilities Greenways Street Connector



PROVIDENCE RD

SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

13

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