Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Parks, Preserves and Greenways
Dog Parks
Did you know that Mecklenburg County has SIX dog parks?
They offer a place for dogs to run off-leash in a fenced
area and frolic with other canines. Admission is free
and open to all dogs of suitable disposition. Dogs
must have rabies vaccinations and licenses as required
by law. Owners are responsible for their pets. Dog
parks are open every day, 7:30am–sunset (for more
information call 311).
Swaney Point K-9 Park in Ramsey Creek Park, 18441
Nantz Rd., Cornelius, four acres fenced-in. Separate
sections for large dogs (more than 20 lbs) and small
dogs (less than 20 lbs).
Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky
River Rd., four acres inside fence.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation invites “dogs and people they own” to join
the fun again this year at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville. Rural Hill has plenty
of easy and FREE parking. Admission is FREE. Enter contests for best costume, best bark,
largest dog, smallest dog, best trick, throw & catch and more. Enjoy exhibits, dog related
products, prize drawings, music, good food and more! All dogs must enter on a leash.
Charlotte B-Cycle!
Hello Charlotte B-Cycle! Through a
partnership with Charlotte Center City
Partners, NC Blue Cross Blue Shield,
Carolinas HealthCare System and the
City of Charlotte – there will soon be 200
blue bikes located among 20 bike share
stations all over Uptown, South End and
the Little Sugar Creek Greenway!
Ray’s Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711
Monroe Rd., one acre, fenced-in.
Davie Dog Park in William R. Davie Park, 4635 Pineville-
Matthews Rd., more than five acres with separate
sections for large dogs and small dogs.
Frazier Dog Park in Frazier Park, 1201 West 4th St. in
uptown Charlotte, 1.3 acres inside fence. Sections for
large and small dogs. Fenced enclosure is along I-77 near
West Trade and Sycamore streets.
Shuffletown Dog Park in Shuffletown Park, 9500
Belhaven Blvd. This new dog park is 4.6 acres with
sections for large and small dogs.
The 2013 Purina Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival is presented by Harris Teeter
The system aims to provide access to
bicycles for short-distance trips in the
Center City and offer an alternative to
motorized public transportation or private
vehicles. The effect: cleaner air, healthier
people and less congestion. Just unlock a
bike from any station and return it to any
station system wide.
www.charlottebikes.org/tag/charlotte-bicycle-share/
Get Going Guide • Spring 2013 www.parkandrec.com
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