Breathing Life Into Our Community

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UPDATE: Meck Rec & Roll Van is On a Roll to a Park Near You

Mecklenburg County’s new rolling recreation center, the “Meck Rec & Roll” van, has started rolling to a few neighborhoods in…

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Newest Segment of Little Sugar Creek Greenway Opens to Polk Historic Site

We’ve seen you peering as far as you could through that chain link fence at I-485 on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway! Well, wait…

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Inaugural Summerstock Celebrates Parks of West Charlotte

Cynthia Harrison wanted people to see west Charlotte’s parks, and they did. Hundreds eager to get outdoors and play, take in art,…

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Partners for Parks Sponsors 5 Students at DJ Moore Football ProCamp

Run, jump, throw and catch are vital components of Play, and Partners for Parks wants to help kids be active and healthy as they…

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Pop-Up Bike Trail Coming to Cordelia Park for 1 Week in June

Riding your bike “off-road” on trails sure looks like a lot of fun. But if you’ve shied away from trying it because you didn’t…

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Mecklenburg County Park & Rec is On a Roll with Their New Van

Look for recreation to roll into a neighborhood near you this summer -- literally! The new Mecklenburg County Park &…

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Eastway Recreation Center Opens as First Multi-Use Regional Center

After more than 4 years of planning and construction, Mecklenburg County’s first-of-its-kind multi-use regional recreation center…

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Uptown’s Newest Art Piece is a Musical Balancing Act

Sit, stand, dance, or wobble -- First Ward Park’s newest interactive artwork lets you move to your own tune and make music by…

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Spring Forward Into Two Updated Mecklenburg County Parks!

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is kicking off Spring with an invitation to visit two parks with new and updated…

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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.