Greenways Images The Mecklenburg County greenway system is quickly becoming one of the finest in the nation. Greenways are vegetated natural buffers that improve water quality, reduce the impacts of flooding, and provide wildlife habitat. Greenway trails provide recreation, transportation, fitness, and economic benefits for all to enjoy. There are currently 37 miles of developed and 150 miles of undeveloped greenways in Mecklenburg County.
Benefits
The greenway offers various benefits to its users as well as the surrounding community. For a summary of benefits click the link below.
Benefits of Greenways
Items of Interest
Toby Creek Greenway - Phase II RFQ
Upper McAlpine Creek Greenway and the Proposed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Relief Sewer Project
On Feb. 7, 2011, the South Park Region and Park and Recreation Greenway Advisory Councils held a public meeting to gain citizen input on the proposed relief sewer project and its impact on McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Click here to view facts and key issues
Project Update:
McAlpine Relief Sewer Community Workshop Minutes 9/26/2011
McAlpine Creek Greenway and Park - Sewer Project and Restoration
Focus Group Minutes
Learning to Live With Coyotes
Click here to learn more information plus safety tips about coyotes
Additional coyote information
Open Greenways
Trail Partnerships
Carolina Thread Trail:
The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of over 500 miles of greenways and trails that reaches 15 counties and 2.3 million citizens. It links people, places, cities, towns and attractions. When you see the Carolina Trail Logo, that will indicate that particular greenway is a section of the Carolina Thread Trail. For more information please visit:
Carolina Thread Trail
Lake Norman Bike Route:
In years to come, the Lake Norman Bike Route will take shape as a continuous, multi-jurisdictional bicycle route that will encircle Lake Norman, segment-by-segment. It will connect prominent destinations, neighborhoods, and various local bicycle facilities within the surrounding area; providing a safer, useful, and attractive transportation and recreation resource for a wide range of bicyclists. When you see the Lake Norman Bike Route, that will indicate that particular greenway is a section of the Lake Norman Bike Route.For more information please visit:
Lake Norman Bike Route
Donate to Partners for Parks
Help make Mecklenburg County more pedestrian-friendly. Partners for Parks is a non-profit independent organization.
Donate Now to Partners for Parks
NOTE: By clicking on the "Donate Now" button, you will be transferred to networkforgood.com. This web site (not a part of Mecklenburg County) will provide you with additional information and options for your donations to the Partners for Parks Foundation. Please click on the "Donate Now" button to complete your transfer to networkforgood.com. To donate to the Greenways Fund, please enter "Greenways" in the optional designation field.
Make a small donation to the Partners for Parks' "
Build with a Brick" (PDF File) program and your personalized, engraved brick will be placed along the trail.
