Ezell Park
Ezell Park
Ezell Park is a new 91-acre park located at the corner of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Mintwood Drive in Mint Hill. The project is complete. The park is activated. Grand Opening Ceremony, June 11, 2026; 10 am-12 pm. The funded construction improvements include:
- Full court basketball court
- 4 Pickleball courts
- Splash pad
- Restrooms
- Open play field
- Nature themed playground
- Community garden improvements
- Trails, muti-use paths
- Public art
- Parking
Learn more about existing Park and Recreation locations and amenities: https://gis.mecklenburgcountync.gov/MecklenburgCountyParkExplorer/
Below you will find project updates and timelines, meeting information, key contact information, and other important information about this park project. You may also give feedback and ask questions. We encourage you to provide your input and stay connected!
Project Schedule:
Construction Start: May 2024
Construction Completion: May 2026
Overall Site Plan: Phase One
June 2021 Comprehensive Master Plan:
Design Process Follow Up: Community Garden Placement
The Design team is refining the park master plan, they propose to move the garden to give more space for garden expansion as well as to keep the garden area separate from the park construction activities. If the garden remains in the same location, it has less room for expansion and will be impacted by park construction.
Do you support relocating the existing community garden for the reasons listed above?
How often do you visit the existing community garden?
If you could add one thing to the community garden, what would you add?
Do you have ay additional comments concerning the community garden?
February 2021 Design Concepts:
February 18, 2021 Virtual Community Workshop:
Which Conceptual Master Plan option do you prefer?
Indicate the 3 amenities you are most excited about.
October 15, 2020 Virtual Town Hall:
Ezell Community Park will be a place to…
The character and design of Ezell Community Park should focus primarily on
In order of preference, please rank the following PASSIVE recreation activities you feel should be included in the future Ezell Community Park.
In order of preference, please rank the following ACTIVE recreation activities you feel should be included in the future Ezell Community Park.
In order of preference, please rank the following AGRARIAN & NATURE BASED recreation activities you feel should be included in the future Ezell Community Park.
How far is your residence located from Ezell Community Park?
Do you have any comments or questions about the project?
Additional questions? Contact:
James Williams, Planner
James.Williams@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-534-8258