Approved CIP Projects (July 2025)

Based on recommendations within Meck Playbook and input received from the public, Park and Recreation the projects below were approved for the FY 26-30 CIP which include the categories of: Parks and Nature Preserves; Greenway Trails; Facilities; and Connections. Projects are listed in alphabetical order per project type. Additional CIP funding is also allocated for FY 26-30 to continued land acquisition efforts at a proposed $30 Million per year and additional funding for wayfinding signage in FY 29.     

Parks and Nature Preserves

Picture of two women roller skating at Pearl Street Park.

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.

 

Camp Greene Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2030

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will include the relocation and construction of the exisiting maintenance facility, improve and expand recreation amenities at Camp Greene Park, an existing 27-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope will include improving existing park amenities (basketball courts, playground, fitness equipment, restroom, trails) and developing new park amenities to be determined through community engagement. The project will also include 0.4 miles of greenway trail through the park.

 

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.

 

East Charlotte Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2030

Partnership Project

This project will activate East Charlotte Park, a new 27.4-acre park in the east Charlotte. A park master plan will be wrapping up Fall 2024. The project scope will include new active (play meadow, courts, playground, sprayground, sensory gardens) and passive (shelters, trails, dog park, natural areas) park amenities to be determined through the master plan process and continued 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.

 

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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Do you have any comments or questions about the recommended park and nature preserve projects?

Greenway Trails

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. 

 

Irwin Creek Greenway  -  Hamilton to Existing Irwin Creek Greenway - Approved for Fiscal Year 2030

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

This new segment of Irwin Creek Greenway will add approximately 0.5 miles of greenway trail from the existing Irwin Creek Greenway trail at Ray’s Splash Planet to Hamilton Street. 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 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.

 

Stewart Creek / Stewart Creek Trib Greenway - Alleghany to Freedom to Morehead - Approved for Fiscal Year 2030

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment

This new segment of the Stewart Creek and Stewart Tributary Greenway system will add approximately 1.2 miles of greenway trail from the existing greenway trail at Freedom Drive to the proposed greenway trail at West Morehead Street at Bryant Park, plus a connection to Camp Greene Park at Alleghany Street along Stewart Creek Tributary. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements.

 

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.

 

Question title

Do you have any comments or questions about the recommended greenway trail projects?

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.

 

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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Do you have any comments or questions about the recommended facility projects?

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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Do you have any comments or questions about the recommended connection projects?

 

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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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.

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

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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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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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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.

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Do you have any additional comments or questions about the CIP?

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