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Charlotte, NC 28216

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​​​​​Capital Project Updates​

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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

Current Phase:  Design

For additional updates and information:  www.publicinput.com/Albemarle

American Legion Memorial Stadium

​This capital project will transform the historic American Legion Memorial Stadium into a multipurpose venue for sports and entertainment. 
Memorial Stadium_Pubilc Meeting Boards.pdfMemorial Stadium_Pubilc Meeting Boards_Combined.pdf 05.29_ALMS_Design Update.pdf  ALMS_renderings.pdf

Current Phase:  Construction Completed

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



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

​Current Phase:  Bidding                                                         Projected Construction Period:  Summer 2023 - Summer 2024          

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/BriarLittleHope


Caldwell Station Tributary Gwy, Connection to Old Statesville Road.

This Capital Project will extend the existing Caldwell Station Greenway to Old Statesville Road and connect to the future Northern Regional Recreation Center.​

​Current Phase:  Construction                                                                                  Projected Construction Completion:  Fall 2023

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.

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 




Devonshire Park

​The Devonshire Park project will improve an existing park located at 6330 Barrington Dr. in Charlotte, NC.  This 1.7 acre park includes a playground and walking trails.  The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners allocated $7 million to the improvement of existing local parks as a broader equity initiative.  Devonshire Park is one of the ten parks that were selected to receive this funding.       

Current Phase:  Construction                                                 Projected Construction Completion:  Fall 2023

For more information:  https://PublicInput.com/Devonshire


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. 

​Current Phase:  Design                                                                           Projected Construction Start:  Winter 2023                                         

Dowd Neighborhood Park

This Capital Project is for the Master Planning and development of a neighborhood park.

​Current Phase:  Construction Completed


Druid Hills Neighborhood Park Improvements

​This capital project will add improvements to this existing neighborhood park, including a street right of way abandonment per Master Plan. 

Druid Hills Master Plan final 09-30-20.pdf

DruidHills_proposedpavilion102020.pdf

   

​Current Phase:  Design

Projected Construction Start:  Spring 2022.

For more information:   

 

 

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. 

​Current Project Phase:  Master Planning                                              

For more information: www.publicinput.com/Eastfield

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  

​Project Phase:  Construction Completed

Opening Celebration:  April 1, 2023.

For more information:  www.publicinput.com/enderly

Ezell Farms Park

​Current Phase:  Design

Projected Construction Start:  Summer 2023

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

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


Independence Park Improvements

​This capital project will develop an Improvements Plan for renovations to existing Independence Park.  The project will enhance the connectivity to the currently American Legion Memorial Stadium project.

Independence Park Site Drawings.pdf

Public Meeting - Feb. 7, 2019 at Grady Cole: 

Independence Park Public Meeting History Boards.pdf 

Independence Park Public Meeting Game Board.pdf
20191112_Public Meeting_Presentation-small.pdf

Please give us your input by going to:  Independence Park Priority Questions

​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. 

​Current Phase:  Construction

Projected Construction Completion:  Spring 2023

For More Information:  www.publicinput.com/Irvins

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                                                            Projected Construction Start:  Fall 2023                                              For more information:  

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  

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

Little Sugar Creek Greenway- Huntingtowne Farms Park to I-485

This section of greenway is ~ 2.5 miles greenway extension from Huntingtowne Farms Park to I-485.  This greenway section is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail which will eventually connect Cabarrus County to the South Carolina State Line.  

Presentation_Community Workshop_LSCG_HF Park_485.pdf

LSCG public meeting comment 10 12 15.pdf

LSCG public meeting commentS TH-1 10 12 15.pdf

LSCG public meeting comments TH-2 10 12 15.pdf

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


Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Starmount and Huntingtowne Farms Park

​This capital project will widen the existing trail from Burnt Mill Rd. to Ramblewood Ln. from to a 12’ width, will add a neighborhood connection to the Starmount Neighborhood via the Starclaire Swimming Club, and replace the existing pedestrian bridge with a new 10’ wide bridge.  This project is being developed in partnership with NCDOT.   

LSCG-Starmount-Huntingtowne Farms Park_Minutes_July 26, 2017.docx

2017.7.26 Presentation_Community Workshop_LSCG_HF Park- Starmount_485.pdf

Current Phase:  Construction Completed


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 

Current Phase:  Construction

Projected Construction Completion:  Summer 2022

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/LongCreek

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.

​Current Phase:  Construction start March 2022

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/LongCreek

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.  

​Current Phase:  Design

Projected Construction Start:  Summer/Fall 2022

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/LongCreek

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.

​Current Phase:  On-Hold

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

​Renovation of existing recreation center. 

MarionDiehl_RecCenter_COLOR CODED PLANS_100218.pdf

Current Phase:  Construction 

  • Lobby, admin, gym and fitness center are open.

  • The pool and locker rooms are still under construction.


Mayerling Drive Neighborhood Park

This capital project will fund the master plan for this new park site and construct typical neighborhood park amenities.

Mayerling Community Mtg Presentation 05-07-18.pdf

Mayerling Community Mtg Minutes 05-07-18.pdf

Current Phase:  Construction 

Projected Construction Completion:  Early 2022

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

​Current Phase:  Design

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/McAlpine51toJ

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.  

​Current Phase: Design

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/McDowell


McDowell Creek Greenway - Torrence Creek Gwy to Chilgrove Ln.

This project is ~ 1.0 mile long greenway that will extend from existing Torrence Creek Greenway, under Gilead Rd. to Chilgrove Ln.  This project has been divided into 2 sections.  Phase 1a is from Torrence Creek Gwy to Gilead Road Trailhead.  Phase 1b is from Gilead Road Trailhead to Chilgrove Ln.mcdowell preliminary presentation-rev.pdfMcDowell_Greenway_Exhibit1.pdfMeeting Notes_McDowell Community Meeting 2015-11-10.pdf

Current Phase:  

Phase 1a-Construction Completed

Phase 1b-Design   

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/McDowell


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



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 

Northern Regional Recreation Center

​This capital project will develop a Regional Recreation Center in the northern part of Mecklenburg County.  

Current Phase: Construction

Projected Construction Completion:  Early 2022

For more information:  http://www.northmeckrec.com/

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.                

​Current Phase:  Design

Projected Construction Start:  Fall 2022

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/PawCreek

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

 

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

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. 

​Current Phase:  Design

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/ReedyCreekGreenway

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

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.

​Current Phase:  Design

Sugaw Creek Recreation Center

​Renovations to existing recreation center. SugawCreekRec.Center_COLOR CODED PLANS_100418.pdf


​Current Phase:  Construction Completed.

Toby Creek Greenway Phase II- Blue Ridge Road to Hwy 49 (University Blvd.)

Phase II (a) will connect existing Toby Creek Greenway at Hwy. 49 to Rocky River Rd.  This section of the greenway will provide access to existing Mallard and Clark’s Creek Greenways, UNC Charlotte, schools, sports amenities and extensive dining and retail areas.  Community Workshop Meeting Minutes  Toby II Greenway Map  Newell South NIP

Phase II (b) will extend the greenway an additional .5 miles from Rocky River Rd. to Blue Ridge Rd.  

​Current Phase:  Construction Completed

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.   

​Current Phase:  Construction                                                            Groundbreaking Event:  March/April 2023                                       Projected Construction Completion:  Fall 2024  

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/TorrenceTrib2 

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.     

​Current Phase:  Design                                                           Projected Construction Start:  Fall 2023

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/WalkerHoover

Wimore Centennial Park

​Current Phase:  Construction

For more information:  https://publicinput.com/wilmorecentennial 


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Mecklenburg County
Park and Recreation
5841 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216

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Contact

Park Planning
980-314-1000