| Albemarle Road Park | Mecklenburg County is working to make improvements to Albemarle Road Park. The Albemarle Road Park Capital Reserve Project will develop a Master Plan and build the first phase of the park. The master plan will outline a long-term vision for the park. Goals of the Master Plan: Identify community needs, wants, desires for the park Identify users interested in enjoying the park Develop a plan for implementation in phases Improve perception, safety, access, visibility and usability of the park
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| American Legion Memorial Stadium | | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Barton Creek Greenway | This capital project will develop a .7 mile greenway that will
utilize a creek corridor as well as an existing utility corridor to connect
JW Clay Blvd. to existing Mallard Creek Greenway. This connection will allow thousands of residents along Clark's Creek, Toby Creek and Mallard Creek Greenways (existing 9 mile greenway system) to have a direct connection to the retail areas within University Place, University Terrace, the Blue Line transit station and the University Research Park. This project is funded in partnership with NCDOT. Barton Ck Gwy Site Plan.png | Current Phase: Construction Completed |
| Bearden Promenade | This capital project
is for the development of a one-block linear park/pedestrian connector from
South Tryon Street to Romare Bearden Park along 3rd Street.  Bearden Promenade Pictures.pdf
| Current Phase: Construction Completed |
| Briar Creek Greenway, Central Ave. to Monroe Rd. | Extension of existing Briar Creek Greenway from Central Avenue to Monroe Road. This greenway project will add ~1.7 miles of trails to the greenway system.
| Current Phase: Design and Real Estate Aquisitions
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| Briar/Little Hope Creek Gwy, Keystone Court to Manning Dr. | This Capital Project will extend 1.10 miles, from Manning Drive to Little Sugar Creek Greenway and extend along Little Hope Creek to Keystone Court. This project will connect the neighborhoods to Little Sugar Creek Greenway and Marion Diehl Park.
Briar-Little Hope Creek Greenway Alignment Map.pdf
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| Caldwell Station Tributary Gwy, Connection to Old Statesville Road. | | Current Phase: Design
Construction Projected to Start: Spring 2022
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| Cross Charlotte Trail | The Cross Charlotte Trail is a partnership between Mecklenburg
County and the City of Charlotte that strives to develop a 26 mile contiguous
trail that will connect from the SC/NC State line to Cabarrus County. Current projects added to existing Little Sugar Creek Greenway
will provide 18 miles of contiguous greenway trail.
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| David B. Waymer Recreation Center - Renovation | This capital project will renovate the Historic Torrence-Lytle High School gymnasium located at 14200 Holbrook Road, Huntersville, NC. Renovations will include abatement, demolition, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, roofing, interior finishes, new hardwood gym flooring and associated site work. Waymer_Constructionphotos.pdf
| Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Discovery Place Nature Museum Renovations | This
capital project is for the development of the Discovery Place Nature
Museum. This project is a partnership between Mecklenburg County and
Discovery Place. Projected facility upgrade components may include: Woodland
garden, museum building, live animal habitats, forest floor, community
intersection and site access and circulation. | |
| Dowd Neighborhood Park | This Capital Project is for the Master Planning and development of a neighborhood park.
| Current Phase: Construction
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| Druid Hills Neighborhood Park Improvements | | |
| Eastfield Regional Park | This capital project is for the Master Planning and the development of the first phase of the park. With an abundance of canopy trees, ephemeral streams and rolling topography, Eastfield Park has the potential to become the region’s first “adventure park.” Eastfield Park is 114 acres and is located on the north side of Eastfield Road with its northern limits adjacent to the Skybrook West subdivision.
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| Eastway Regional Recreation Center | This capital project will develop the first Regional Recreation Center in the eastside of Mecklenburg County.
http://www.eastwayrec.com/ | Current Phase: Construction Completed |
| Enderly Park Equity Project | Enderly Park, located in 1501 Enderly Rd, Charlotte, is an existing 8.4 acre park that includes a playground, picnic shelter with grill, a full-court basketball court, two tennis courts, a multipurpose field, and walking trails. In 2020, the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners allocated $2 million for Equity Projects for the improvement of existing local parks. Enderly Park is one of the three parks selected to receive this funding. Funding for Equity Projects aims to bring D & F scoring parks up to current standards in an effort to advance equity. Enderly Park scored a D grade in an inventory completed for Meck Playbook (Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Master Plan). Enderly Park Existing Conditions.pdf
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| Ezell Farms Park | | |
| Four Mile Creek Gwy - Tunnel under S. Trade St. | This
capital project will add an underpass to South Trade Street for a greenway connection in partnership with NCDOT.
| Current
Phase: Design
Projected Construction Start: Summer 2022
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| Holly Bend House - Renovation | This capital project includes the renovation of the historic Holly Bend House (circa 1795) located in Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge. | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Independence Park Improvements | | Current
Phase: Construction
Projected Construction Completion: Summer 2022
Phasing Plan and Schedule.pdf
Independence Park - Construction Update_January 2021.pdf
Construction on Independence Park continues to move forward. The first phase of the project, the ball field and athletic field near Charlottetowne Avenue, has been completed. The second phase of construction is currently underway from the ball field to Hawthorne Lane. This section of the park, which will include a new restroom area, playground, sport courts and improved trails, is scheduled to be completed in early Spring 2022. The final phase of the project, from Hawthorne Lane to the rose garden at Park Drive, will begin Winter 2022 and be completed Summer 2022. |
| Irvins Creek Greenway - Idlewild Rd. to Lakeview Circle | This
capital project will add the first section of greenway trail built on Irvins Creek in
Matthews. The greenway trail will be ~1.5 miles long and will
provide a connection between Crown Point Elementary School and Idlewild Road
Park. This project is being built in partnership with the Town of
Matthews. | |
| Irwin Creek Gwy, Old Statesville Road to Allen Hills Park | This capital project will provide 2.2 miles of new greenway trails from Nevin Regional Park through Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve, to Allen Hills Park. | Current Project Phase: Design |
| Latta Nature Preserve Improvements & Nature Center | This capital project includes the master planning and development of a new Visitor Center and amenity improvements to the nature preserve. The Visitor Center is currently under construction with a projected substantial construction completion date of December 2019. Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is getting some needed upgrades and renovated amenities. The property will be getting new shelters and a renovated bathroom at the waterfront parking area at the end of Sample Rd., covered storage and work space at the County maintenance compound, repairs to the Historic Latta House, trail improvements, a new accessible canoe/kayak launch and a new 13,000 sf Visitor Center in partnership with the Carolina Raptor Center. Latta_Constructionphotos.pdf
| Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Little Sugar Creek Greenway - Polk Historic Site to NC/SC State Line | This capital project will develop ~ 2.9 mile greenway extension from the Polk Historic Site to the South
Carolina State Line. This greenway section is part of the Cross
Charlotte Trail which will eventually connect Cabarrus County to the South
Carolina State Line.
| Current Phase: Construction
Projected Construction Completion: Summer 2024
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| Little Sugar Creek Greenway- Huntingtowne Farms Park to I-485 | | Current Phase: Construction Completed |
| Little Sugar Creek Greenway, I-485 to Polk Historic Site | This capital project will develop ~ 1.8 mile greenway extension from I-485 to the Polk Historic
Site. This greenway section is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail
which will eventually connect Cabarrus County to the South Carolina
State Line. | Current Phase - Construction Completed
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| Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Starmount and Huntingtowne Farms Park | | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Long Creek Greenway (1), I-77 to Treyburn Dr. | This capital project involves the development of Long Creek Greenway, which is projected to extend approximately 1-1/2 miles from I-77 to Target along Long Creek and Dixon Branch Road in North Mecklenburg County. This project is being developed in partnership with Stormwater Services. Long Creek Greenway Public Mtg_2.7.2019.pdf | |
| Long Creek Greenway (2), Treyburn Dr. to I-485 | This
capital project will build on the current Long Creek Greenway project to connect multiple neighborhoods to the Northlake Mall retail area. This
project is buing developed in partnership with Storm Water Services. | |
| Long Creek Greenway (3), I-485 to Oakdale Rd. | This capital project will extend the current greenway project by ~1.7 miles from I-485 to Oadkade Road.
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| Mallard Creek Gwy, Mallard Creek Rd, to David Taylor Dr. | This capital project will pave a section of Mallard Creek Greenway and connect to the CATS Park and Ride at JN Pease.
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| Marion Diehl Recreation Center | | Current Phase: Construction
Lobby, admin, gym and fitness center are open. The pool and locker rooms are
still under construction.
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| Mayerling Drive Neighborhood Park | | Current Phase: Construction
Projected Construction Completion: Early 2022
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| McAlpine Creek Greenway - Sardis Rd. to Providence Rd. | This 1 mile extension of McAlpine Creek Greenway will meander through woodland highlighting restored wetlands and creek. Once complete, the Campbell Creek and McAlpine Creek Greenway system will be 5 miles long. McAlpine Creek Gwy Sardis to Providence.pdf | Current Phase: Construction Completed |
| McAlpine Creek Gwy - NC-51 to Johnston Rd. | This
capital project will add 1 mile of greenway trail to the
McAlpine/McMullen/Four Mile Creek Greenways network. This section of
greenway is being developed in partnership with NCDOT. McAlpine Creek Greenway Alignment - 2020.pdf | |
| McDowell Creek Greenway - Hwy 73 to Chilgrove Ln. | This
capital project will add 2.53 miles of greenway trails to the McDowell
Creek Greenway. This section of greenway will close the gap between Torrance
Creek Greenway and Upper McDowell Creek Greenway (at Hwy 73) and is being
developed in partnership with NCDOT. This project will provide a safer crossing of Hwy 73.
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| McDowell Creek Greenway - Torrence Creek Gwy to Chilgrove Ln. | | |
| McIntyre Creek Gwy, Beatties Ford Rd. to Clarencefield Dr. | This capital project will add the first section of greenway built on McIntyre Creek. This section of greenway will be .95 miles long and will provide a connection through Hornets Nest Park. | Current Phase: Design
Projected Construction Start: Spring/Summer 2022
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| Meck Playbook: 2020 Master Plan | Meck Playbook is Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department's 2020 Master Plan. The plan will establish community goals, policies, standards, and recommendations for Mecklenburg County’s recreation facilities, greenways, nature preserves, recreational programming, and land acquisition strategies for the next ten years. MeckPlaybook-ParkHistory.pdf
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| Northern Regional Recreation Center | This capital project will develop a Regional Recreation Center in the northern part of Mecklenburg County.
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| Paw Creek Greenway, Little Rock Rd. to Loy Ct. | This capital project will
develop the first 1.5 miles of Paw Creek Greenway connecting residential areas
to the Robert L. Smith Park. This
greenway has been identified as a corridor for the Carolina Thread Trail. | |
| Pearl Street Park | This capital project will add improvements to an existing park and connect to the Cross-Charlotte Trail at Little Sugar Creek Greenway. | Current Phase - Construction Completed |
| Pine Valley Neighborhood Park | This capital project will develop a new neighborhood park in 4.55 acres, open woodlands, residual open space, neighborhood setting/enclosure. | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Plum Creek Greenway | This
capital project will develop a greenway trial in Cornelius, NC from Bailey Road to the existing Soth Prong Rocky River Greenway. | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Reedy Creek Greenway | Reedy Creek Greenway from Grier Road to Plaza Road Ex. is an approved FY2020 Capital Project that will add approximately 2 miles of greenway trails. Final alignment and length of the greenway are to be determined through a preliminary planning exercise. | |
| Stevens Creek Nature Preserve & Center | This capital project includes the master planning and development of a new Nature Center and amenities to a nature preserve that will serve Southeast Mecklenburg County and the towns of Matthews and Mint Hill.
Stevens_Constructionphotos.pdf
| Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Stewart Creek Gwy - Yellowstone to State St. (NCDOT) | This
capital project will add ~ .5 mile of greenway trails, expanding the Wesley
Heights/Stewart/Irwin Creek Greenway network to ~ 6.4 total miles. This
section of greenway is being developed in partnership with the
NCDOT. This project will connect the neighborhoods to Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Stewart Creek Greenway. Stewart Creek Greenway Concept Plan.pdf
| Current
Phase: Construction Projected Construction Start: Jan/Feb. 2021 |
| Stewart Creek Trib #2 Gwy - Lakewood Ave to Yellowstone | This
capital project will add ~ 1 mile of greenway trails, expanding the Wesley
Heights/Stewart/Irwin Creek Greenway network to ~ 6.4 miles. This
section of greenway is being developed in partnership with the Lakewood
CDC. The greenway is also being completed in coordination with Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services improvements in the area: https://charlottenc.gov/StormWater/Projects/Pages/Lakewood.aspx This greenway will provide a connection between the Lakewood
community and the Martin Luther King Park and Stewart Creek Greenway. Stewart Creek Greenway Concept Plan.pdf | Current
Phase: Design Projected Construction Start: Spring 2022 |
| Sugar Creek Greenway | This capital project will develop approximately 3.3 miles of greenway trail from Billy Graham Parkway to McDowell Farms Drive. | |
| Sugaw Creek Recreation Center | | Current Phase: Construction Completed.
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| Toby Creek Greenway Phase II- Blue Ridge Road to Hwy 49 (University Blvd.) | | Current Phase: Construction Completed
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| Torrence Trib #2 Greenway | This
capital project will develop ~ .88 miles of greenway trail from the CATS Park and Ride to Rosewood Meadow Ln. in the Town of Huntersville. This project will include public art. | |
| Walker Branch Greenway - Tryon to Smith Rd | This
capital project will expand the existing Walker Branch Greenway at Rivergate Shopping
Center by ~ .5 miles. | Current
Phase: Construction Completed |
| Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway | This
greenway project will connect two sections of greenway to extend the network to
2.79 miles. This 1.5 long greenway
section will connect area residents to nearby amenities such as the RiverGate
Shopping Center, the Steele Creek Athletic Association Complex, the Steele
Creek Crossing Shopping Center, the Steele Creek Library and the Southwest
Middle School. | |
| Wimore Centennial Park | | |
