Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is home to 210 parks & facilities on over 17,600 acres of parkland. Open air facilities are open dawn-dusk...more
 

Park and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan (2008-2018) reflects citizens' desire for more parks, recreation and nature preserves.
 

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► Aquatics               ► Campgrounds              ► Nature Preserves 
► Athletics               ► Fit City Challenge        ► Ray's Splash Planet
► Day Camps           ► Fitness Centers          ► Recreation Centers
► Dog Parks             ► Outdoor Rec               ► Segway Adventures 
 

• Free Swim Lessons: available at Cordelia & Double Oaks outdoor pools.
• Dog Parks: Open for free use, effective July 1
• Soccer & Football: Sign-up now for fall youth soccer & football
• Instructional Football Clinics: Sign-up now for Youth Instructional Football Clinics to be held in June & July
• All About Coyotes: Although not native to the Carolinas, you may have heard of recent sitings.
• Spraygrounds Open: Free and now open 7 days a week at 5 parks
• Hearts & Hands: Need help building our first fully accessible playground
• 3-on-3 Basketball: Summer basketball tournament for teens at Winget Recreation Center July 12
• Outdoor Pools Still $1: Free swimming lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays
• Swim Lessons: Offered for kids ages 3-12 at Ray's Splash Planet, no water experience required
• Cheerleading Clinics: Offered for youngsters in July and August
• Fitness Boot Camp: for adults and youngsters at Winget Rec Center
• Summer Camps: Register now and reserve your spot in one of Park and Rec's 2008 summer camps 
• Hummingbird Festival: come out August 23rd for free fun games, activities and storytelling for the entire family

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NOTE: By clicking the "Donate Now" button, you will be transferred to an independent web site that is not a part of Mecklenburg County). Please click on the Donate Now button to complete your transfer to networkforgood.com site, which will provide you with additional information and options for your donations to the Partners for Parks Foundation. To donate to a specific fund, please indicate your preference in the optional designation field.