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Parks and Recreation

The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
We’re looking to find which Queen City parking spots may require planning (and patience).
While warmer weather and outdoor activities draw major crowds to Freedom Park, this guide will help you find places to park without the stress.
Check out these kid-friendly activities for the little ones, from treetop adventures to art museums.
Some bird species are thriving in the Charlotte area while others are becoming harder to find in an ever-growing metro.
The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.
The ~4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
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Enjoy a weekend of gorgeous views, local shopping, and tasty eats at the annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.
Tennis serves up ample opportunities for game play, exercise, and community in the Queen City.
The upcoming space celebrates Charlotte’s heritage and legacy of former Bank of America CEO, Hugh McColl.
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After three years closed, the restaurant is now open in NoDa, serving its same menu and vibes as its former location in Plaza Midwood.
There’s various events during the holiday weekend in and around the Queen City.
If you’re not watching football from the stands at Bank of America Stadium, there are nearby watering holes that bring a similar camaraderie and atmosphere for football fans.
We cover Charlotte’s changing landscape every day, but we also love to look back. We used Google Street View to remember how some of Charlotte’s most prominent landmarks looked almost 20 years ago.
From Concord to Ballantyne, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in and around Charlotte.
Chef Scott Leibfried spent years as the sous chef on Fox reality show “Hell’s Kitchen.” Now, he’s serving up Italian-inspired comfort food at Fontana di Vino + preparing to open a second location in the Charlotte area.
The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
Explore these dog-friendly places in Charlotte — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
Once complete, the development will boast a combination of farmers markets, walking and biking trails, and accessibility to the Catawba River and Uptown.
After a record-breaking debut, the Ascent returns to American Legion Memorial Stadium with fresh talent, big goals, and ready to represent the Queen City.