Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Explore All Of The Facilities That 5841 Brookshire Blvd • Charlotte, NC 28216 Indoor Facilities Tel 980-314-1000 Park and Recreation Has to Offer Whether you are a newcomer, a native Meeting, Reception & Special Follow Us Charlottean or have lived here long Event Facilities enough to put down roots, you will be Looking for the perfect spot to tie the knot, host a family amazed at all the Mecklenburg County Park reunion, conduct a business meeting or hold a seminar? and Recreation Department has to offer. Our indoor facilities and conference centers are surrounded by www.parkandrec.com www.parkandrec.com beauty and available to rent. Over 150 outdoor picnic shelters with grills are free and open to public on a first-come, first-served Over 21,000 acres and 210 parks and facilities range from large basis throughout the year. Over 80 of those shelters are larger to small and contain nearly every type of recreational amenity. and can be reserved and rented. To ensure one of these, These include Recreation Centers, Nature Centers and Senior reservations are strongly recommended during weekends and Centers offering tens of thousands of recreational, educational the busy spring through fall seasons. Some of our beautiful and nature-based programs, to special events, access to three indoor facilities are below. lakes, world-class swimming facilities and golf courses. Whether For a listing, preview of facilities and to make you want to attend a live music event in uptown Charlotte at reservations, visit: www.parkandrec.com Romare Bearden Park, or explore the outdoors at a remote Nature Preserve, Park and Recreation has something for you! Lake Pointe Hall & Wedding Pagoda Colonel Francis Beatty Park 4330 Weddington Rd Matthews, NC 28105 Mahlon Adams Pavilion Freedom Park 2435 Cumberland Ave Charlotte, NC 28209 St. Mary’s Chapel 1129 E. 3rd St Charlotte, NC 28204 704-333-1235 www.stmaryschapelcharlotte.com Waterfront Hall Jetton Park on Lake Norman 19000 Jetton Rd Cornelius, NC 28031 W.R. Davie Conference Center William R. Davie Regional Park 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd Charlotte, NC 28226 Hornets Nest Park 6301 Beatties Ford Rd Charlotte, NC 28216 September 2016 Recreation Centers / Senior Centers Therapeutic Recreation Grady Cole Center Cooperative Extension The Department offers 18 Recreation Centers Therapeutic Recreation (TR) staff provide services for Originally opened in 1929, the Grady Cole Center has The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and three Senior Centers conveniently located individuals who have disabilities that focus on abilities, been an entertainment cornerstone in the Charlotte partners with communities to deliver education and throughout the county. Recreation Centers offer rather than disabilities. TR encourages people to community for decades. The historic civic center has technology that enrich the lives, land and economy a variety of programs and services for families and improve social and communication skills, increase hosted iconic artists, from Pink Floyd and Janis Joplin of North Carolinians. Cooperative Extension provides those of all ages. Programs include adult leisure, trips independent living skills and increase involvement to Prince and Coldplay. Grady Cole Center was also educational programming in five key areas: and education, youth and adult athletics, nature- in community recreation. TR promotes inclusion in an early home to Jim Crockett Productions and sustaining agriculture and forestry, protecting the based programs, community engagement and special department facilities, programs and special events. Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and hosted the pay-per-view environment, maintaining viable communities, events, cultural arts, after school, fitness and wellness, spectacle UFC 3: The American Dream. Today, the developing responsible youth and developing strong, camps and schools out programs, therapeutic Working with the United States Paralympic Committee, 3,000-person capacity venue holds athletic events, healthy and safe families via agents who educate the recreation, outdoor adventure and recreation and we offer Metrolina Paralympic Sports Club, a community- community festivals and other events, remaining public through meetings and workshops, field days, more. Seniors Centers provide individuals 55 years based sports club that recruits and involves youth and a staple in Mecklenburg County. personal consultations, online and video conferencing. and older various opportunities to improve their adults with physical and visual disabilities in sports physical and cognitive health, expand their support and physical activity, regardless of skill or interest level. systems and find services they need to remain This club also works with injured service members to independent. We offer exercise opportunities, health continue sport participation upon their release from and education programs along with other services: Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). senior health insurance information program (medicare counseling), information and assistance, income tax preparation and assistance with advance medical directives. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination American Legion Memorial Stadium Fitness Centers & Classes on the basis of disability. Mecklenburg County makes A by-product of FDR’s New Deal program in the Visit one of our eight fitness centers and start your reasonable accommodations in all programs to enable 1930’s, American Legion Memorial Stadium has journey to a healthier you. Our facilities offer participation by an individual with a disability who proudly stood in the Queen City for 80 years. In its cardiovascular, weight resistance, and free weight meets essential eligibility requirements. Mecklenburg time, the 17,000-seat venue has hosted a number equipment at a great value. Fitness classes are also County programs are available in the most integrated Aquatics of fantastic tenants like the Shrine Bowl of the available at multiple locations. In addition, four outdoor setting for each individual. If any accommodations Getting wet was never easier or more fun! In addition Carolinas, the ASL Champion Carolina Lightnin’ fit zones with outdoor equipment are available free are necessary for participation in any program or to outdoor pools open in the summer, the department soccer team, the Charlotte Hounds of Major League of charge at Marion Diehl Park, Bette Rae Thomas service, participants are encouraged to notify staff also manages a world class natatorium, an indoor Lacrosse and has held performances from artists like Recreation Center, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood at the time of registration or at least 48 hours prior water park called Ray’s Splash Planet and a swimming Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Buffett and Lynyrd Skynyrd Park and Druid Hills Neighborhood Park. to program commencement. Upon request, this beach at Ramsey Creek Park. We also have eight throughout the decades. information is available in an alternative format spraygrounds to keep your kids cool and entertained. for persons with disabilities. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is home to 210 parks and facilities located on more than 21,000+ acres of parkland throughout Mecklenburg County. Indoor facilities are located throughout the county from Neighborhood Recreation Centers and Senior Centers, to Specialty Facilities, Indoor Rental Facilities, Aquatic Facilities and Nature Centers. This map does not show all Park and Recreation amenities and open park spaces. For additional listings, visit www.parkandrec.com. Recreation & Senior Centers Nature Centers 7 1 Albemarle Road Recreation Center 1 Latta Plantation Nature Center 15027 Idlewild Rd North, Charlotte, NC 28227 • 980-314-1101 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 • 704-875-1391 77 IRWIN Computer Room, Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms Exhibits, Live Animals, Gift Shop, Trail Maps, Bathrooms LAKE NORMAN & STEWART CREEK 277 2 Arbor Glen Outreach Center 2 Reedy Creek Nature Center GREENWAYS19 3 1520 Clanton Rd, Charlotte NC 28208 • 980-314-1110 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 • 980-314-1119 Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms Exhibits, Live Animals, Gift Shop, Trail Maps, Bathrooms, Classroom 5 SOUTHEAST 3 Berewick Recreation Center 3 McDowell Nature Center GREENWAY 5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte NC 28278 • 980-314-1102 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278 • 704-588-5224 N GRAHAM ST D Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Ray’s Playhouse Exhibits, Live Animals, Gift Shop, Trail Maps, Bathrooms, Classroom R N TRYON ST RR FU M A 4 Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center * S SUGAR CREEK 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte NC 28208 • 980-314-1111 MCDOWELL GREENWAY Computer Room, Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms CREEK GREENWAY NC HWY 73 Indoor Rental Facilities WEST BLVD 277 5 Elon Recreation Center 77 1 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte NC 28277 • 980-314-1103 Call 980-314-1008 for more information, rental rates or to reserve. 2 Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms PROVIDENCE RD 1 Clanton Park, Dorothy Doores Waddy Pavilion N TRYON ST 12 B O 3132 Manchester Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 S E 6 L 16 Hickory Grove Recreation Center T A D A T T T S SUGAR 6709 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 • 980-314-1122 E I T 2 Colonel Beatty Park, LakePointe Hall E S A CREEK Computer Room, Gymnasium, Indoor Playroom, Multi-Purpose Rooms S V T TORRENCE CREEK I E GREENWAY 4330 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 F L S O GREENWAY L V R E I D L 7 Ivory/Baker