Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Parks Explore All ...
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
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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
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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
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85 6
WT H ARRIS BLVD
MALLARD CREEK & CLARK'S CREEK
GREENWAYS
WT HAR RIS BLVD SUGAR CREEK RD
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485
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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
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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
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