Parks and Recreation

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Parks and Recreation
Plans growing for east Charlotte’s Eastland Park
The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
October 23, 2025 02:18 PM
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Maria Adnado
A group of people in various colored shirts playing sand volleyball.
Sports
Get that “ace” playing beach volleyball in Charlotte
Whether serving for fun, building community, or dreaming of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games, get your feet in the sand at volleyball venues across the Queen City.
July 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A copperhead snake slithers over a branch in a herpaquarium.
Travel and Outdoors
Tips to prevent summertime snake bites
The summer months are peak snake bite season in the Carolinas.
June 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
June 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Charlotte Sustainability Summit returns
The upcoming summit will discuss land conservation, greenways + parks, and wildlife conservation across the Queen City.
May 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Volunteer
Help keep Charlotte “buzzing” with pollinators
The city is hosting events to keep pollinators and wildflowers beautiful and thriving.
April 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
FTW-Total Solar Eclipse
Travel and Outdoors
Make the most of the partial eclipse
While Charlotte will experience only a partial eclipse, there are still ways to see and enjoy the astronomical event.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A black bear peers through a glass window looking inside a home.
Travel and Outdoors
When animals make themselves at home in your home
You may have some uninvited animal guests at your home this spring.
March 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Parks and Recreation
Spotting spring: where to find cherry blossoms in bloom
These cherry blossom trees are planted around the city. We’ve broken down where to get a close look.
March 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Parks and Recreation
Public to learn plans for new 33-acre Eastside Park
Kannapolis park will feature lakefront trails, boats, and dog park.
February 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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