Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Charlotte

Subash C. • July 27, 2013Beautiful landscape and an excellent place for spending a day out with family and friends.

Amelia B. • September 1, 2013Great new addition to the parks in Mecklenburg county. Beautiful design and great central uptown location. don't miss the fun water play area - waterfall, misters, musical pipes and jumping bells. A++

Creative Loafing Charlotte • August 4, 2013With 37 miles of nature trails, you could get lost on the Greenways of Charlotte - and we mean that in a good way. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a favorite spot for runners, bikers and families.

Krista C. • July 2, 2015Play 360 obstacle course is lots of fun for older kids. Traditional playground as well. Disc golf, tennis, Bmx course.

Rebecca A. • April 10, 2013Safe, clean, fun! Just a great park for kids and dogs!

Pepster C. • November 4, 2011Make sure that you visit the nature center. meet live snakes, turtles, frogs and other critters. Biking is only allowed on paved surfaces. Trails in the nature preserve are only for hiking.

Mitch M. • April 23, 2019Great well-marked 5km route. Would be a great location for a parkrun.

Edwina F. • July 6, 2013Super fun, during the day! The children love to feed the geese.

mtb m. • June 6, 2013Karisa and nectar are amazing!! Perfect wedding venue, place for peace or just to relax. A true piece of Charlotte history. Hidden gem in Noda.

Jim M. • February 21, 2012Great place to walk, jog, cycle. I go here at least once a week cycling.

Gerald D. • August 29, 2010Enjoy this area to walk, jog, or walk your dog. Please remind anyone you see on a motorcycle or 4-wheeler that this is strictly a nonmotorized area!

Christopher S. • December 27, 2018Top notch climbing gym. Really big spot with great variety of bouldering and top rope including a nice set of auto belays. Great people, great atmosphere, cant go wrong!

Stephen B. • June 16, 2018Great Americana music, friendly people. They sell beer in the park.

Tony A. • May 16, 2012Great mountain bike and running trails.

Gareth J. • August 9, 2014Really good for jogging or dog walking.

Kari H. • July 9, 2018Don't forget your camera! Lots of great photo ops in this green space tucked into Uptown.

Edward D. • February 28, 2014Greenhouse is climate controlled...so great place to bring visitors when the weather is not perfect. Outside gardens open during daylight...see website for greenhouse hours. Easy parking on weekends

Omar-Jeffrey D. • May 5, 2017Historic homes with a park in the center with walking paths to a open field area.

Jessica J. • February 17, 2013Beautiful view...right outside our door!

Andy M. • May 1, 2010Takes its name from the original 1871 Biddleville village and from the intersection of West Trade, West Fifth Street, Rozelles Ferry Road, Beatties Ford, and originally State Street.

Towner B. • May 20, 2011May 20th features commemorations of the 1775 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Arrive about 11:30 for the noon reenactment.

Jim C. • August 27, 2011Two dog parks, one each for bigs and little dogs.

Urbnadventuress • April 10, 2010Check out the Facebook page "Picnics on the Greenway," as we'll be having neighborhood events there soon! Go walk the Sugar Creek Greenway.

Steven D. • April 27, 2011Watch out for nesting ducks and baby ducks following their parents. Momma and pappa ducks are very protective and can be very mean.

Lisa W. • April 28, 2014Beautiful run...don't go alone adter dark bc there are some scary spots! ;)

Phoenix J. • October 26, 2014Good views of Uptown and lots of ponds, gardens and walkways!

Carissa E. • February 18, 2020A connector from Lela Ave to State St where Blue Blaze is. A quiet park with plenty of seating, a picnic shelter as well. Right next to Bruns Elementary’s basketball court and playground.

Amanda M. • July 8, 2010Great park to get your jog on!

Nikki L. • November 13, 2013This park is great! Turf soccer fields, a great playground for the kids, basketball courts, pavilions for parties, and a wonderful dog park!

Robbie H. • October 31, 2014This is a fantastic place to walk the dogs and meet my awesome Chantilly neighbors all without disturbing the kids playing in Chantilly Park. Good exercise and fun for all!