Approved CIP Projects (June 2024)

Based on recommendations within Meck Playbook and input received from the public, Park and Recreation the projects below were approved for the FY 25-29 CIP which include the categories of: Parks and Nature Preserves; Greenway Trails; Facilities; Amenities; and Connections. Projects are listed in alphabetical order per project type. Additional CIP funding is also allocated for FY 25-28 to continued land acquisition efforts at a proposed $10 Million per year pre-escalation and additional funding for wayfinding signage in FY 29.     

Parks and Nature Preserves

Picture of two women roller skating at Pearl Street Park.

Berryhill Nature Preserve - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier Two - New Nature Preserve Project (Park Investment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will activate Berryhill Nature Preserve, a new 164-acre Nature Preserve in west Charlotte. The project scope will include Master Planning and Phase 1 development of trails, parking and signage.

 

Bryant Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will expand Bryant Park, an existing 15.5-acre park adjacent to the future Stewart Creek Greenway in west Charlotte. The project scope may include new active (festival lawn, skate park, playground) and passive (shelter, greenway/trails, dog park, natural areas) park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Campbell Creek Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Campbell Creek Park, an existing 20-acre park in east Charlotte. The project scope will include improving existing park amenities (playground, play meadow, horseshoe pits, trails, park shelter) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Derita Creek Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Derita Park, an existing 23.6-acre park in northeast Charlotte. The project scope will include improving existing park amenities (basketball court, playground, picnic area, park shelter) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Grier Heights Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Grier Heights Park, an existing 1.6-acre park adjacent to Randolph Road Park in southeast Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (horseshoe pits, ballfields, playground, large park shelter, basketball court) and adding new park amenities (Briar Creek Greenway via Randolph Road) to be determined through community engagement.

 

Julian Underwood Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will address erosion issues and improve and expand recreation amenities at Julian Underwood Park, an existing 13.4-acre park in east Charlotte. The project scope will include improving existing park amenities (playground, park shelter) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, an existing 27.3-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (multi-purpose fields, basketball court, park shelters, restroom, trails, pickleball courts, playground) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Oakhurst Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2027

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Oakhurst Park, an existing 5-acre park in southeast Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (playground, basketball court, ballfield) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Rozzelles Ferry Nature Preserve - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier Two - New Nature Preserve Project (Park Investment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will activate Rozzelles Ferry/Haymarket Nature Preserve, a new 4.5+100-acre Nature Preserve on Mountain Island Lake in northwest Charlotte. The project scope may include the shoreline stabilization as well as a kayak launch, trails, parking and signage.

 

Springfield Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Springfield Park, an existing 11.3-acre park in southwest Charlotte. The project scope will include improving existing park amenities (basketball courts) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement. The project may also include a trail connection to Yorkmont Park.

 

Wilmore (Spruce Street) Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2027

Meck Playbook Tier One- Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Wilmore Park, an existing 1.4-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (playground) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

Yorkmont Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Yorkmont Park, an existing 2.8-acre park in southwest Charlotte. The project scope will include adding park new amenities to be determined through community engagement. The project may also include a trail connection to Springfield Park. 

 

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Carmen BakerPlease fill in the mud puddle/water pit at Williams Davie dog park… Not fun when your dog goes for a swim. Makes me avoid this beautiful park.
Reply2 Agreeone year ago
Lang Ligon IVMcDowell Nature preserve really needs the roads repaved due to potholes and parking areas need re stripping
Reply1 Agree10 months ago
No I don’t. I think they’re doing a great job!
ReplyAgree10 months ago
Carmen BakerWilliam favor dog park- please fill the water /mud puddle section in with rocks or something- not fun when your dog gets in there- makes me avoid this dog park
ReplyAgreeone year ago
Peter StoffelIs there any planning in your budget for small capital improvements? For example, at the Blythe Landing volleyball courts I have been asking to have Surge Stone placed behind Court 4 in the trench where rain water collects. This would stop leather volleyballs from getting wet a...See More
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Greenway Trails

Briar Creek Greenway - Central Avenue to Monroe Road - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This new segment of Briar Creek Greenway will construct approximately 1.7 miles of greenway trail from existing greenway trail at Central Avenue to Monroe Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, parking lot and trailhead.

 

Campbell Creek Greenway- Campbell Creek Park to Campbell Creek Greenway - Approved for Fiscal Year 2028

Meck Playbook Tier One- New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Campbell Creek Greenway will construct approximately 2.5 miles of greenway trail from Campbell Creek Park at Barcliff Drive to existing Campbell Creek Greenway at Lockmont Drive, with urban trail connections to the Eastland redevelopment area. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements.

 

Four Mile Creek Greenway- Bevington Place to Johnston Road - Approved for Fiscal Year 2027

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along Four Mile Creek Greenway from Bevington Place at Rea Road to Johnston Road, a greenway trail totaling approximately 1.8 miles with six access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area and restroom.

 

Irvins Creek Greenway- Lakeview Circle to McAlpine Creek Greenway - Approved for Fiscal Year 2028

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Irvins Creek Greenway will add approximately 2.5 miles of greenway trail from the newly constructed greenway trail at Lakeview Circle to the existing greenway trail at McAlpine Creek Park. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. Notably, the trail will provide a grade-separated crossing of Independence Boulevard.

 

Irwin Creek Greenway- Clanton Road to Crestridge Dr - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Irwin Creek Greenway will add approximately 0.9 miles of greenway trail from Clanton Road to Crestridge Drive, while also connecting to Amay James Park at Lester Street. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. 

 

Irwin Creek Greenway- Crestridge Dr to Yorkmont Rd/Sugar Creek Greenway - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Irwin Creek Greenway will add approximately 1 mile of greenway trail from Crestridge Drive to the currently funded Sugar Creek Greenway Trail at Yorkmont Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. 

 

Mallard Creek Greenway - Mallard Creek Drive to David Taylor Drive - Approved for Fiscal Year 2027

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This project will improve, pave, and add structures along Mallard Creek Greenway from Mallard Creek Drive to David Taylor Drive, a greenway trail totaling approximately 1.3 miles with three existing access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/new paving/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area.

 

McAlpine Creek Greenway- Johnston Road to Carmel Road - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along McAlpine Creek Greenway from Johnston Road to Carmel Road at McMullen Creek Greenway trail, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2 miles with six access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area and restroom.

 

McDowell Creek Greenway - Gilead Rd to Beatties Ford Rd - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment) and Partnership Project

This new segment of McDowell Creek Greenway will add approximately 3.6 miles of greenway trail from the new trailhead parking lot on Gilead Road to Auten Nature Preserve at Beatties Ford Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, natural surface trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. This project is currently funded for design through a partnership with the Town of Huntersville.

 

McDowell Creek East Greenway - Catawba Ave to Westmoreland Rd - Approved for Fiscal Year 2029

Meck Playbook Tier One - Partnership Project

This new segment of McDowell Creek Greenway will add approximately 1.6 miles of greenway trail from Catawba Avenue at Smithville Park to Westmoreland Road at JV Washam Elementary. The project also includes a 0.7-mile urban trail along Westmoreland Road and a restoration project for Upper McDowell Creek. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. This project is currently funded for design through the Town of Cornelius.

 

McMullen Creek Gwy- Hwy 51 to McAlpine Creek Gwy/Carmel Rd - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Meck Playbook Tier One - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along McMullen Creek Greenway from Highway 51/Pineville-Matthews Road to McAlpine Creek Greenway at Carmel Road, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2.1 miles with five access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area.

 

South Prong Clarke Creek Greenway - N Church St to Asbury Chapel Rd - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Partnership Project

This new segment of South Prong Clarke Creek Greenway will add approximately 3 miles of greenway trail from North Church Street to Asbury Chapel Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. This project is currently funded for design through a partnership with the Town of Huntersville.

 

Torrence Creek Greenway - Cedar River Road to McDowell Creek Greenway - Approved for Fiscal Year 2028

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along Torrence Creek Greenway from Cedar River Road to McDowell Creek Greenway at Summerfield Lane, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2.4 miles with six access trails. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, and wayfinding.

 

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Is it possible to line both sides of greenway trails with trees right at greenway creation so that a tree canopy grows quickly to shade the greenway trails making them much more pleasant to engage with year-round and especially during our brutal summer months?
Reply5 Agreeone year ago
Excited to see Campbell Creek Greenway getting more love, especially connecting it to the new park being planned along WT Harris!
ReplyAgree6 months ago
Michael FilkoffMcalpine park improvements are my highest priority. This is the site of many charatble 5K and 10K events hosted by various worthy organizations
ReplyAgree10 months ago
Tim TurtonPark and Rec does a wonderful job with the Greenways. I don't see Long Creek Gway on this list. What is the status of that Greenway?
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Marge KruseI’ve lived in White Oak neighborhood for 29 years and am an avid walker. Please allow an entrance to be built to the greenway from White Oak.
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Facilities

Albemarle Road Recreation Center - Approved for Fiscal Year 2027

Meck Playbook Tier One – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will reconstruct Albemarle Road Recreation Center, an important recreation center in east Charlotte originally constructed in 1982. The project scope may include an indoor gym, multipurpose and meeting rooms, fitness rooms, locker rooms/restrooms, administrative space, outdoor swimming pool, and other site improvements.

 

McDowell Nature Center and Nature Preserve - Approved for Fiscal Year 2028

Meck Playbook Tier Three – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will reconstruct and relocate McDowell Nature Center, the County's first and oldest nature center, which opened in 1985. The facility will be relocated closer to the entrance of the nature preserve, using the center as a gateway education and information center for the 1,130-acre nature preserve. The project scope will include a new nature center which will include educational exhibits, multipurpose and meeting rooms, administrative spaces, restrooms, and associated site improvements. Additional funding has been included to make improvements to McDowell Nature Preserve which may include the campground, Copperhead Island, and maintenance compound areas.

 

Ribbonwalk Nature Center - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One – New Facility Project (Facility Investment)

This project will develop a new nature center within Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve, a 188-acre preserve in north Charlotte. The project scope will include the development of a new nature center, parking, and additional site improvements to support additional use and programming.

 

Tuckaseegee Recreation Center and Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

Meck Playbook Tier One – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will renovate, expand and reconstruct Tuckaseegee Recreation Center and Park, an existing 19.1-acre park in west Charlotte. The Center was originally constructed in 1974. The project scope for the Recreation Center may include an indoor gym, multipurpose and meeting rooms, fitness rooms, locker rooms/restrooms, administrative space, outdoor swimming pool, and other site improvements. The project scope for the park will include improving existing park amenities (shelters, ballfields, soccer field, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, trails) and new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

 

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Amenities 

Dog Parks - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new dog parks at the following existing parks: North Charlotte Park, McKee Road Park. This funding will be used to redevelop/improve existing dog parks at the following existing parks: W.R. Davie Park, Renaissance Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (utilities, site furnishings, and site circulation).

 

Pickleball - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new pickleball courts at the following existing parks:

  • Colonel Francis Beatty Park
  • Elon Park
  • Nevin Park
  • Robert L. Smith Park

This funding will also be used to redevelop existing tennis courts into pickleball courts at the following existing parks:

  • Collins Park
  • Mason Wallace Park
  • Sugaw Creek Park
  • Unity Park

Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (restrooms, site furnishings, shelters, site circulation, and/or parking).

 

Skate Parks - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier Three Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new skate parks at the following existing parks: Nevin Park, Shuffletown Park, Kilborne Park, and Idlewild Park. This funding will also be used to expand the existing skate park at Renaissance Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (site furnishings, site circulation, and/or parking).

 

Spraygrounds - Approved for Fiscal Year 2025

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new spraygrounds at the following existing parks: Sugaw Creek Park, Clanton Park, Winget Park, and Shuffletown Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (restrooms, site furnishings, pump rooms, site circulation, and/or parking).

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Connections

Park Access Improvement - Approved for Fiscal Year 2026

This funding will be used to develop new and accessible bicycle/pedestrian points of access to existing park and recreation facilities. Improved access is proposed at the following existing facilities: 

  • Colonel Francis Beatty Park
  • Four Mile Creek Greenway
  • Idlewild Park
  • Kilborne Park
  • Little Sugar Creek Greenway
  • McDowell Creek Greenway
  • Nevin Park
  • Renaissance Park
  • Westerly Hills Park
  • Winterfield Park
  • Matching funds for a bicycle/pedestrian accommodations on the Wilkinson Boulevard/Highway 74 bridge replacement over the Catawba River.

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Hi there! I didn't see any mention if Reedy Creek Park? Would be great to incorporate that into the greenway system
ReplyAgree10 months ago
Katie Lloyd (Mecklenburg County) (Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation)2.5 miles of greenway trail is currently under construction through Reedy Creek Park. Check out more information at: https://publicinput.com/ReedyCreekGreenway
10 months ago
Josh ArringtonWow this is great news for our White Oak neighborhood! We'll be able to stroll the baby and bring bikes on the greenway without having to load up the car just to drive a half mile to meet the path. Thank you!!
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Rachel and Chris MesserWe are really looking forward to using the connection for the White Oak neighborhood! I know my kids will love using this safe access to the greenway for years! Thank you!
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Diana Jarrett It would be wonderful to be able to connect White Oak to Four Mile Creek Greenway! Many White Oak residents have hoped for a greenway connection, for years!! Excited that it may happen soon!!!!! 🤞 Please, please, let it happen soon. 😊
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Marty McKeon A connection to the 4 mile creek Greenway from White Oak would be tremendous. Currently, access requires a car or an unsafe bike ride down Elm ln as there are no sidewalks. Please consider creating a connection for access to this wonderful south Charlotte asset
ReplyAgreeone year ago

 

Public Input (Summer/Fall 2022):

Also, thank you for joining us at our public meetings!

 

Friday June 24th 9:00am - 5:00pm at Northern Regional Recreation Center

18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

 

Thursday July 7th 9:00am - 5:00pm at President James K. Polk State Historic Site

12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134


Thursday July 28th 10:30am - 6:30pm at Eastway Regional Recreation Center

3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213


Thursday August 11th 10:30am - 6:30pm at Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

2921 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Reinvestment:

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If you could improve an existing park, nature preserve, recreation center, or greenway trail, which facility would you improve and how would you improve it?

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Matt seekEASTLAND DIY! Eastland diy is more then a skatepark. Its a community, Its a family. Its where people come together and forget about thier problems, which is very needed during this time. Skaters in charlotte NEED the diy. And to take that away from a city in need should be a crim...See More
Reply32 Agree2 years ago
Greyson skatepark needs to be free and open to the public without regulations. This park along with Renaissance skatepark do not even come close to serving the community, so it would be nice if Charlotte would finally build a full size, well planned skatepark in a centralized loc...See More
Reply20 Agree2 years ago
Aaron ReadeCharlotte needs a free public skatepark that accommodates the thousands of local skateboarders.
Reply15 Agree2 years ago
Steve CranfordPlease add Pickleball courts, or mark all tennis courts with Pickleball lines. Charlotte is way behind other places in doing this!
Reply13 Agree2 years ago
May be lets have separate pickleball courts.. there are not enough tennis courts.
5 Agree2 years ago
Steve CranfordMarking tennis courts is a lot more cost efficient than building separate facilities
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JackSave Eastland DIY skatepark or build a FREE unregulated skatepark in Charlotte. Also expand our nature preserves and conserve as much wild areas as possible
Reply11 Agree2 years ago

Investment:

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If you could add a new Park and Recreation facility to Mecklenburg County, what would you add and in what neighborhood or region? Please draw on the map below.


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Park Amenities:

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If you could add a Splashpad to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

If you could add a Splashpad to one existing Mecklenburg County park property where would you add one?
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If you could add a Dog Park to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

If you could add a Dog Park to one existing Mecklenburg County park property where would you add one?
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If you could add a Skatepark to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

If you could add a Skatepark to one existing Mecklenburg County park property where would you add one?
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Stephen BarrettAny eastside park, add a new park to eastland site since you don’t like the one we built… needs to be larger than eastland DIY. Must have community input on design
Reply14 Agree2 years ago
KeenanYes, we definitely need a community input on the park and not just some random build
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Whatever is nearest the old Eastland Mall since that skate park had an established community
Reply8 Agree2 years ago
Idlewild Park or Eastland
Reply8 Agree2 years ago
William FortneyIdlewild park or mcalpine creek Park somewhere in east Charlotte
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
Idlewild park or near eastland
Reply5 Agree2 years ago

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If you could add a Community Garden to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

If you could add a Community Garden to one existing Mecklenburg County park property where would you add one?
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Shannon HughesSeversville Park - Seversville Community
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
Park Road Park
Reply4 Agree2 years ago
Seversville Park
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
George Rseversville park!
Reply2 Agree2 years ago
Sree Vidya Where senior citizens will take care of it. Also near Neighborhood high schools where credits can be given for stewardship.
Reply1 Agree2 years ago

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If you could add Fitness Equipment to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

If you could add Fitness Equipment to one existing Mecklenburg County park property where would you add one?
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Shannon HughesWesley Heights Greenway at entrance to community.
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
George Rseversville park
Reply2 Agree2 years ago
Clarks community
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
Sree Vidya Where there are inadequate facilities for youth
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
Brett FurnissMallard Creek Park
Reply1 Agree2 years ago

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If you could add a Picnic Area to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

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Shannon HughesSeversville Park needs more than 1 and improve the one that is there....very basic. Also need to incorporate access to electricity.
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
George Rseversville park
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
Seversville Park
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
Seversville park also needs landscaping and electricity
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
Robert Smith
ReplyAgree2 years ago

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If you could add a Pickleball Court to one existing Mecklenburg County park property, where would you add one?

young boy playing pickleball
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We need pickle ball courts all over …. Most major cities have tons of them
Reply7 Agree2 years ago
Neeraj GuptaAdd lights and wind screens to clarks creek community park pickleball courts
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
Jetton Park or another one in Cornelius
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Chad HuckJetton Park or another park in Cornelius!
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
Shannon HughesFrazier Park - 3rd Ward
Reply3 Agree2 years ago

Improved Access to Parks and Trails:

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If you could add a new access point to an existing park, nature preserve, recreation center, or greenway trail, where would you add a connection? Please include the park/trail name and the road name closest to the connection.

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DAccess to Four Mile Creek Greenway to White Oak Neighborhood from Creek Bend Dr! Adding a connection would allow for public access to this greenway since there are no sidewalks on Elm Lane for safe access.
Reply11 Agree2 years ago
Cory KaufmanAccess to Four Mile Creek Greenway from White Oak neighborhood on Creek Bend Dr! There is no access to the greenway due to the lack of sidewalk on Elm Ln, even though we have the greenway almost in our back yard.
Reply8 Agree2 years ago
Nathan G.Would like to see a connection between Four Mile Creek and Creek Bend Drive. The current greenway runs adjacent to this road and a connection would make sense.
Reply8 Agree2 years ago
Kenneth WalkerI have been in communication with Bert from Parks & Rec for over one year discussing access from our neighborhood White Oak to Four Mile Creek with access from Creek Bend Drive. Our board has voted an approved easement of the property to make the connection based on approval ...See More
Reply8 Agree2 years ago
Derrek WallaceThis would be so exciting and great for our neighborhood. We have so many kids and families that would be able to benefit from this project. Also, our marshland is a very diverse landscape bringing all sorts of fun wildlife for people to view.
5 Agree2 years ago
Scott MarekFour Mile Creek parkway and Creek Bend drive
Reply6 Agree2 years ago

Prioritize Investment Types:

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How should Mecklenburg County prioritize investment in the FY 24-28 CIP? Drag each item up in the order of your priorities.

Improve Existing Parks
68%
Avg. Rank: 2.28
Build New Greenway Trail Segments
72%
Avg. Rank: 2.35
Improve Access to Existing Parks, Greenway and Nature Preserves
55%
Avg. Rank: 3.46
Improve Existing Greenway Trails
53%
Avg. Rank: 3.92
Add Amenities and Increase Public Access to Nature Preserve Property
53%
Avg. Rank: 4.24
Improve Existing Nature Preserves
47%
Avg. Rank: 4.59
Build New Parks on Parkland Reserve Property
53%
Avg. Rank: 5.08
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Maureen GilewskiEquity for East and West Charlotte! Greenways are a means of transportation beyond recreation. CharlotteEAST urges the City and County to work as partners to support transit, walking and biking connections in a transparent manner to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently ...See More
Reply7 Agree2 years ago
Shannon HughesParks in West Charlotte need to be improved. Sugar Creek Greenway compared to Stewart / Irwin Creek Greenway has stark differences in investment. If all parks are improved to reflect similar levels of investment then it reflects equitable distribution of funding. When one area...See More
Reply6 Agree2 years ago
Kevin JCharlotte's West Side parks desperately need attention, upgrades and improved amenities,
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
Robert TriplettThe public should be able to go from one park to a greenway, pedestrian or bicycle path, or linear trial that would lead them to another park or greenway throughtout the entire county and lead to other adjouning counties.
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Reply4 Agree2 years ago
Maureen GilewskiEquity for the East and west sides! Greenway connectivity is transportation beyond recreation.
Reply2 Agree2 years ago

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