Monroe Road Recycle Park

Monroe Road Recycle Park is located at 5715 Monroe Road in East Charlotte, NC. We are partnering with Mecklenburg County LUESA – Solid Waste on a new Recycling Center that will be included in the park development. The future 12.2 acre park may include a playground, picnic shelter with grill, fitness equipment, a play meadow, walking trails and other amenities typically found in neighborhood parks.

This new park has been funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Thanks to all that participated in the 2 Open Houses this past spring/summer. Your feedback was instrumental and help us with the final design of the park.

Learn more about existing Park and Recreation locations and amenities: https://gis.mecklenburgcountync.gov/MecklenburgCountyParkExplorer/

Project Updates/Schedule:

Construction Start - March 2025
Construction Completion - March 2026

Thank you to all who came out to the Open House #2 to see the Conceptual Master Plan and provide feedback for the new Monroe Road Park.

Thank you to all who participated in the Public Input Project Survey for the new Monroe Road Park!

This feedback is critical to be able to design and construct a park to meet your needs and address any concerns. Common themes of the comments were as follows:

Preserve the tree canopy – Every effort will be made to preserve the existing tree canopy. Dead, dying or invasive species will be removed as required. Most of the park amenities and the Recycling Center are in the existing open/cleared lawn areas. Park trail alignments will avoid existing trees.
Security/Safety – The park will be open from dawn to dusk. the Recycling Center is envisioned open from 8 AM to 5PM. with no night-time use. Gates will be installed at both the entrance to the recycling center and the Monroe Road driveway to prohibit vehicle access after closings. A proposed 12’ paved, multi-use path along Monroe Road will provide safe pedestrian/bicycle access to and from the park from the Monroe Road access.
Traffic – There should not be any major concerns for traffic issues. Large trucks will not be allowed to use the Recycling Center, the use for this center will be for cars and pickup trucks. The vehicles that service the recycling center will generally access the center in non-peak rush hours. The park will have a small parking lot (less than 16 spaces) for park patrons. The intent for this park is to be accessed by the surrounding neighborhood by walking/biking from several neighborhood access trails. There is an existing CATS bus stop in front of the park for those that choose this type of transportation. Any future traffic signals on Monroe Road will need to be determined by NC Department of Transportation. We have alerted Charlotte Department of Transportation about the poor condition/required repairs of Lantana Drive cul-de-sac.
Pond Access – There has been some confusion about the existing pond. The pond is privately-owned and the pond property lines will be fenced to deter trespassing and liability concerns of the property owner.
Recycling Center – There has been a wealth of comments regarding the proposed Recycling Center which have offered both supportive and critical perspectives. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and their design team have reviewed the comments and tare considering changes based upon the feedback received. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste will continue to evaluate the concerns raised by the community regarding the recycling center operations including noise and appearance. Additional information will be provided at the next Open House on May 11^th from 5 to 7.
Suggested Park Amenities – The top 6 requested Active/Passive amenities people would like to see in the park are as follows:
1. Multi-Use Path/Trails
2. Play Structures
3. Open Lawn Play Area
4. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
5. Benches/Seating
6. Shelter/Gazebo

We know we can’t provide them all suggestions in the park at this time. We appreciate your comments and can look at adding requested Active/Passive amenities to other nearby parks where appropriate.

Thank you for attending the Public Meeting on March 23! Please take the Project Survey to provide additional input for your new park. The online Project Survey will be available until April 16, 2023. You can also mail a hard copy to Kevin Brickman at 5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216.

Project Survey:

Are you familiar with the 12.2-acre undeveloped park site on Monroe Road across from Sharon Road Memorial Park?

Yes

84%

16%

Closed to responses | 133 Responses

How do you anticipate traveling to the new park on Monroe Road?

Car

74%

Walk

37%

Bike

29%

Bus

Closed to responses | 100 Responses

Are there features unique to the surrounding community that you appreciate?

Closed for Comments

Your privately-submitted comments:

Do you have any concerns or issues for a park in this location?

Closed for Comments

Your privately-submitted comments:

How often do you visit public parks?

2-4 times a month

64%

Once a month

29%

Once a year

Never

Closed to responses | 78 Responses

What type of active outdoor activities do you and your household enjoy when visiting Mecklenburg County Parks? Choose up to five (5) that apply.

Multi-Use Path

88%

Play Structures

46%

Open Lawn for Pick-up Sports (e.g.: Ultimate frisbee; Soccer)

39%

Bike Park/Bike Playground

35%

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

35%

Disc Golf

26%

Backyard Games (e.g.: Horseshoe/Bocce/Cornhole)

25%

Other (Provide your ideas in the comments.)

21%

Half-court Basketball

18%

Volleyball Court/Sand

14%

Skate Park

10%

Closed to responses | 72 Responses

Your privately-submitted comments:

What type of passive outdoor activities do you and your household enjoy when visiting Mecklenburg County Parks? Choose up to five (5) that apply.

Walking Trails/Bike Trails

89%

Benches/Seating Areas

66%

Self-Guided Bird Watching/ Nature Walks

51%

Shelter/Gazebo

50%

Open Lawn (e.g.: Picnicking)

46%

Public Art – Reclaimed Materials

46%

Community Garden

41%

Dog Park

40%

Community Gathering Space

33%

Other (Provide your ideas in the comments.)

Closed to responses | 70 Responses

The Park site will share space with a recycling center (about 1.4 acres) run by LUESA Solid Waste. This recycling center will replace and improve the recycling center at McAlpine Creek Park.
What opportunities and/or constraints do you see in these uses sharing the park site?

Closed for Comments

Your privately-submitted comments:

Do you recycle?

Yes

99%

Closed to responses | 82 Responses

Do you have recycling services at your residence?

Yes

98%

Closed to responses | 82 Responses

Would you use this new facility to recycle your bottles, cans, cardboard and other materials?

Yes

54%

46%

Closed to responses | 78 Responses

What types of recycling items should we include as this center?

Closed for Comments

Your privately-submitted comments:

What days of the week should this center be operational?

Thursday

78%

Friday

78%

Saturday

75%

Wednesday

73%

Monday

70%

Tuesday

67%

Sunday

58%

Closed to responses | 60 Responses

What should the operating hours of the recycling center be?

Closed for Comments

Your privately-submitted comments:

Would you be willing to share some information about yourself so we can ensure we're hearing from a broad set of voices?

What is your zip code of residence?

Please select your race/ethnic background?

Please select your gender.

Please select the age categories of all household members who would visit the new Park on Monroe Road. Include yourself and select all that apply.

Thank you!

Your responses help us understand who we're hearing from and ensure we reach a broad, representative set of voices.

This question is closed to responses.

* Would you like to provide your contact information for future project updates?

Do you have any comments or questions about the project?

Your privately-submitted comments:

Closed for Comments

Additional questions? Contact:

Kevin Brickman, Senior Park Planner

Kevin.Brickman@MeckNC.gov or 704-369-9826

Documents

30x42_Analysis Board.pdf 30x42_Image Board-Active.pdf 30x42_Image Board-Passive.pdf Monroe Rd Park - PubMtg2 Results.pdf MRP Conceptual MP Board.jpg MRP MP Precedence Image Board.jpg MRRP Project Timeline.png Public Mtg 1 Results.pdf

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Monroe Road Recycle Park

Monroe Road Recycle Park

Project Survey:

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Are you familiar with the 12.2-acre undeveloped park site on Monroe Road across from Sharon Road Memorial Park?

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How do you anticipate traveling to the new park on Monroe Road?

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Are there features unique to the surrounding community that you appreciate?

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Do you have any concerns or issues for a park in this location?

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How often do you visit public parks?

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What type of active outdoor activities do you and your household enjoy when visiting Mecklenburg County Parks? Choose up to five (5) that apply.

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What type of passive outdoor activities do you and your household enjoy when visiting Mecklenburg County Parks? Choose up to five (5) that apply.

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The Park site will share space with a recycling center (about 1.4 acres) run by LUESA Solid Waste. This recycling center will replace and improve the recycling center at McAlpine Creek Park. What opportunities and/or constraints do you see in these uses sharing the park site?

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Do you recycle?

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Do you have recycling services at your residence?

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Would you use this new facility to recycle your bottles, cans, cardboard and other materials?

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What types of recycling items should we include as this center?

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What days of the week should this center be operational?

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What should the operating hours of the recycling center be?

Thank you!

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* Would you like to provide your contact information for future project updates?

Question title

Do you have any comments or questions about the project?

Documents

The Park site will share space with a recycling center (about 1.4 acres) run by LUESA Solid Waste. This recycling center will replace and improve the recycling center at McAlpine Creek Park.
What opportunities and/or constraints do you see in these uses sharing the park site?