Breathing Life Into Our Community

Parks Where You Can Walk a Mile in Your Own Shoes for Better Health

If you're like a lot of us, the stay-at-home restrictions made us really gravitate towards the few things we actually COULD do --…

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Sunshine, Blue Skies, and Social Distance

It's Spring, and despite some chilly days, we are making the most of the sunshine in, hopefully, a socially responsible way. Parks…

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Shine Up Your Jingle Bells! Aound the Crown 10K Has a New Date!

Any distance runner knows training for a road race is no short-term task, and any race director knows planning a road race can…

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Get Outside and Play (But New Rules Apply)

Parks are some of our most beautiful natural resources, so it can sound confusing when we hear about places we consider…

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Stay-At-Home Orders, Social Distancing, and Getting Outdoors

We’re how many days into this homeschooled, work-from-home, social distancing thing. You’ve read every book, played every game,…

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Senior Games Brings Out the Best in Active, Social Seniors

The picture of "growing old gracefully" sure has changed over the generations, and Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation wants…

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New Year, New Opportunities to Get Outside

A new year brings new plans for Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, and Partners for Parks is looking forward to rolling up…

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Announcing Our 2019 Award Winners

Partners for Parks celebrates another year of engaging the community through active play and green spaces. This time of year, we…

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Your SupportPowers Our Parks

Your donation creates vibrant, safe parks that bring neighbors together and improve quality of life for everyone in Mecklenburg County.

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PO Box 32365
Charlotte, NC 28232

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Partners for Parks is a volunteer-driven nonprofit supported by a dedicated Executive Director and engaged Board of Directors. Our members play an active role on the Executive Board and committees, helping to advocate for, fund, and advance projects that strengthen and grow our park system. There are many ways to get involved. Some opportunities are ongoing, while others are single-day events. Whether you have a specific skill to share or simply want to lend a hand, we would love to find the right fit for you.

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us at info@partnersforparks.org to get started.