Breathing Life Into Our Community
Longtime Partner Dr. Tony Zeiss Receives National Recognition
Dr. Tony Zeiss has been awarded the Medal of Honor by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR); the most prestigious honor…
Cross Charlotte Trail Continues to Make Connections
Piece by piece, the Cross Charlotte Trail – or XCLT, as it’s known – continues to come together. Over the last several years, the…
Grand Reopening at Independence Park
Renovations are complete, and the Queen City’s oldest public park has finally reopened to the public -- with more than a shiny new…
County’s Budget is Good News for Parks
Mecklenburg County Commissioners vote to invest in parks and green spaces with the approval of the County’s Capital Improvement…
Connectivity Continues with Greenway Extension
It’s official! Mecklenburg County’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway now reaches all the way to the South Carolina State line. Partners…
Learn to Ride Returns
Riding a bike is a life skill. And as some skills go, it’s one not everyone has aptitude for or access to. The Learn to Ride…
Go West for Some Outdoor Fun
There’s plenty to do outside this time of year! From outdoor festivals, tours, and events, to picnics, hikes, and strolls along…
Advocacy for More Parks and Recreation
Beth Poovey, President Hi I am Beth Poovey, President of Partners for Parks. We are an all-volunteer board, from all over the…
Charlotte Trail of History Festival
In a city brimming with history – and equally famous for paving over it – the Charlotte Trail of History and Mecklenburg County…
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