Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Parks
5841 Brookshire Blvd • Charlotte, NC 28216
Tel 980-314-1000
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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 www.parkandrec.com
21,000+
16
ACRES OF PARKLAND
COMMUNITY GARDENS
AND 405 GARDEN PLOTS
250
ATHLETIC FIELDS
14
DISC GOLF COURSES
240
MILES OF TRAILS
14
FISHING PIERS
210+
PARKS AND FACILITIES
7
SPRAYGROUNDS
190
PLAYGROUNDS
7
FITNESS CENTERS
152
PICNIC SHELTERS
AND PAVILIONS
149
DOG PARKS
5
TENNIS COURTS
GOLFCOURSES
109
5
BASKETBALL COURTS
BOAT LAUNCH AREAS
44
5
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
POOLS
21
3
GYMNASIUMS
NATURE CENTERS
18
3
RECREATION CENTERS
SENIOR CENTERS
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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.
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Dog Parks
Playgrounds
Spraygrounds
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.
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.
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.
Fishing
Skate Parks
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.
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.
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 www.parkandrec.com.
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 www.parkandrec.com
Make tee times at: www.charlottettimes.com
Baseball/Softball, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelter,
Playground, Walking Trail
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Camp Greene Park • 1221 Alleghany St
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18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Driving Range
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
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Golf Depot • 10401 Cadillac St
Chipping/Putting Greens, Driving Range, Lighted Open and Covered Tees
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Renaissance Park Golf Course • 1525 Tyvola Rd
Sunset Hills Golf Course • 800 Radio Rd
18-Hole Course, Driving Range, Par 3 Learners Course
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The Tradition Golf Club • 3800 Prosperity Church Rd
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16 Mallard Creek Community Park • 3001 Johnston-Oehler Rd
Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Recreation Center,
Softball Complex
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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
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15 Kilborne Park • 2600 Kilborne Dr
Disc Golf, Multi-purpose Field, Picnic Shelter, Playground,
Tennis, Walking Trails
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14 Jetton Park • 19000 Jetton Rd
Fishing, Indoor Shelter, Mountain Biking, Picnic Decks, Playground,
Tennis, Walking Trails, Wedding/Reception Rentals
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12 Idlewild Road Park • 10512 Idlewild Rd
Disc Golf, Fishing, Horseshoes, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Softball,
Walking Trails
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13 Independence Park • 300 Hawthorne Ln
Baseball, Basketball, Formal Gardens, Multi-purpose Field,
Picnic Shelter, Tennis, Volleyball, Walking Trails
MALLARD CREEK
& CLARK’S CREEK
GREENWAYS
H ARRIS BLVD
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11 Hornet's Nest Park • 6301 Beatties Ford Rd
Basketball, BMX Track, Disc Golf, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds,
Softball Complex, Tennis
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19 Mecklenburg County Sportsplex • 1505 Tank Town Rd
Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Volleyball,
Walking Trails
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23 Ramblewood Park • 10200 Nations Ford Rd
Basketball, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Soccer, Softball
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27 Revolution Park • 2425 Barringer Dr
Baseball, Basketball, Golf Course, Multi-purpose Field, Picnic Shelter,
Playground, Recreation Center
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Playground, Picnic Shelter, Softball
26 Renaissance Park • 1200 West Tyvola Rd
Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, Picnic Shelter, Sand Volleyball, Tennis
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10 Frazier Park • 1201 West 4th St
Basketball, Dog Park, Greenway, Multi-purpose Field, Tennis,
“Our Children’s Memorial” Walkway
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
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Friendship Sportsplex • 2310 Cindy Ln
24 Ramsey Creek Park • 18441 Nantz Rd
Boat Launch, Dog Park, Fishing, Playground, Swimming Beach,
Walking Trails
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Freedom Park • 1900 East Blvd
22 Park Road Park • 6220 Park Rd
Basketball, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds,
Softball Complex, Tennis
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Flat Branch Park • 11830 Tom Short Rd
21 North Mecklenburg Park • 16131 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Biking/Walking Trails,
Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Tennis
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18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Greens, Driving Range
First Ward Park • 301 E Seventh St
20 Nevin Community Park • 6000 Statesville Rd
Bocce, Disc Golf, Horseshoes, Multi-purpose Fields, Picnic Shelters,
Playgrounds, Softball Complex, Sprayground, Walking Trails
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Amphitheater, Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Greenway, Indoor Pavilion,
Multi-purpose Fields, Nature Museum, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds,
Sand Volleyball, Tennis
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18-Hole Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Driving Range
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Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park
Formal Gardens, Fountain, Indoor Pavilion, Large Open Lawn,
Playground, Sprayground
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Elon Park • 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd
Disc Golf, Fishing, Multi-purpose Fields, Recreation Center,
Walking Trails
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Clanton Park • 1520 Clanton Rd
Basketball, Greenway, Indoor Shelter, Multi-purpose Fields,
Playground, Softball
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9-Hole Regulation Course, Chipping/Putting Green, Practice Area
Basketball (12 Lighted Outdoor + 1 Covered Court), Walking Trails
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Charles T. Myers Golf Course • 7817 Harrisburg Rd
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Public Golf Facilities
Berewick Park • 5910 Dixie River Rd
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Community & Regional Parks
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Public Golf Facilities
Greenways
Street Connector
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
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