Parks and Recreation

The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
The annual events bring communities together to meet local law enforcement and share resources + are free to attend.
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.
The developers behind Ballantyne’s expansive natural space share why it’s an amenity that keeps the neighborhood growing.
Enjoy the most of what the Queen City has to offer during the longest day of 2025.
Ballantyne’s residents and visitors have over 20+ miles of walking and bike paths, including the Carolina Thread Trail and Fit Trail.
CLTtoday walked the three-mile urban trail in the heart of SouthPark, known as “The Loop,” to learn its history and exciting future ahead.
Summertime brings many free concerts you can attend + enjoy an evening outdoors.
Check a lake day off your summer bucket list by visiting these boating spots around the Queen City.
From new greenway paths welcoming nature-lovers to upcoming trails under construction, there’s no slow-down in sight for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
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The express lanes are expected to stretch from Brookshire Freeway to the South Carolina line, with construction anticipated to start after 2030.