Breathing Life Into Our Community

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Sounds of Summer Series Begins Tonight 

Tonight’s the night! We’ll see you on the lawn at First Ward Park for the first Sounds of Summer concert of the season. The…

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We’re Glad You’re a Fan! Be Our Friend, Too! 

Mr. Rogers had a way of making everyone come together and be a community -- just like Open Streets 704! And while Mr. Rogers put…

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The stone bridge at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC in the fall season

A Boy, a Girl, a Duck, and a Place They Can Be Remembered Forever

When Lattie Brown moved to Charlotte from Texas in 1968, a classmate at South Meck High School quickly dubbed him "Tex," and a…

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Summer Concert Series Embraces the Warmth of our Roots

Spring is upon us, and summer is not far away. That blanket you've been using to stay warm? Bring it down to First Ward Park in…

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Purple and Teal Jump Up in New Mural at Cordelia Park

A popular park just got a little more colorful with some All-Star Weekend help from a South Carolina-born NBA star. The…

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Keeping Charlotte and Open Streets 704 “In the Green”

Partners for Parks is taking support for Open Streets 704 to a new level – literally. The recently-announced Around the Crown 10k…

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Partners for Parks Helps Groundbreaking Book About Local Birds Take Flight

Partners for Parks is delighted to donate "seed money" for birds in our area, but it won't feed them. Not directly, anyway.…

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Partners for Parks Lets the Good Times Roll for Young Athletes in 2019

Partners for Parks is helping to keep one of North Carolina's championship basketball teams rolling into 2019.  Partners…

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Partners for Parks Celebrates Sponsors and Friends

Weather Not a Worry for Rescheduled Event Everyone loves a party, especially one that celebrates dozens of sponsors and friends…

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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.