Approved CIP Projects (June 2023)

Based on recommendations within Meck Playbook and input received from the public, Park and Recreation staff evaluated 85 priority projects for CIP funding. Due to available funding, 37 projects were approved for the FY 24-28 CIP which include the categories of: Parks and Nature Preserves; Greenway Trails; Facilities; Amenities; and Connections. Projects are listed in alphabetical order per project type. Additional CIP funding is also allocated to continued land acquisition efforts at a proposed $10 Million per year pre-escalation.     

Parks and Nature Preserves

Beaty Park (Davidson) - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Park Project (Park Investment) + Partnership Project

The Town of Davidson is developing a new public park on a 20-acre site. The park, once complete, may include a community building, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, restrooms, a pond overlook, and walking/hiking trails. Mecklenburg County is participating as a contributing partner on the project.

Berryhill Nature Preserve

Meck Playbook Tier Two - New Nature Preserve Project (Park Investment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will activate Berryhill Nature Preserve, a new 164-acre Nature Preserve in west Charlotte. The project scope will include Master Planning and Phase 1 development of trails, parking and signage.

Bryant Park

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will expand Bryant Park, an existing 15.5-acre park adjacent to the future Stewart Creek Greenway in west Charlotte. The project scope may include new active (festival lawn, skate park, playground) and passive (shelter, greenway/trails, dog park, natural areas) park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Eastfield Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This project will be to activate Eastfield Park, a new 114-acre park in Huntersville. The project scope may include new active (play meadow, bike facilities, playground, fitness equipment) and passive (shelters, trails, dog park, natural areas) park amenities that were determined through community engagement.

Eastland Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Park Project (Park Investment) + Partnership Project

This project will activate Eastland Park, a new +/- 4.5-acre park in east Charlotte at the prior Eastland Mall site. The project scope may include new active (festival lawn, playground, urban plaza space, splashpad) and passive (shelter, walking/skating paths) park amenities to be determined through community engagement. This urban park will be designed to provide flexibility in programming and activation.

Ezell Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This project will be to activate Ezell Park, a new 90-acre park in Mint Hill. The project scope may include new active (play meadow, community gardens, playground, sprayground, pickleball and basketball courts) and passive (shelters, trails, natural areas) park amenities that were determined through community engagement.

Grier Heights Park

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Grier Heights Park, an existing 1.6-acre park adjacent to Randolph Road Park in southeast Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (horseshoe pits, ballfields, playground, large park shelter, basketball court) and adding new park amenities (Briar Creek Greenway via Randolph Road) to be determined through community engagement.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, an existing 27.3-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (multi-purpose fields, basketball court, park shelters, restroom, trails, pickleball courts, playground) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Oakhurst Park

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Oakhurst Park, an existing 5-acre park in southeast Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (playground, basketball court, ballfield) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Park Pond Dredging - Park Road Park and Freedom Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

Drain, dredge, remove sediment, and refill ponds at Park Road Park and Freedom Park. 

Pressley Road Park - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Meck Playbook Tier One - Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Pressley Road Park, an existing 6-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (playground, trails) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Rozzelles Ferry Nature Preserve

Meck Playbook Tier Two - New Nature Preserve Project (Park Investment) + Previously unfunded CIP Project

This project will activate Rozzelles Ferry/Haymarket Nature Preserve, a new 4.5+100-acre Nature Preserve on Mountain Island Lake in northwest Charlotte. The project scope may include the shoreline stabilization as well as a kayak launch, trails, parking and signage.

Wilmore (Spruce Street) Park

Meck Playbook Tier One- Park Renovations (Park Reinvestment)

This project will improve and expand recreation amenities at Wilmore Park, an existing 1.4-acre park in west Charlotte. The project scope may include improving existing park amenities (playground) and adding new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Greenway Trails

Briar Creek Greenway - Central Avenue to Monroe Road

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This new segment of Briar Creek Greenway will construct approximately 1.7 miles of greenway trail from existing greenway trail at Central Avenue to Monroe Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, parking lot and trailhead.

Campbell Creek Greenway- Campbell Creek Park to Campbell Creek Greenway

Meck Playbook Tier One- New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Campbell Creek Greenway will construct approximately 2.5 miles of greenway trail from Campbell Creek Park at Barcliff Drive to existing Campbell Creek Greenway at Lockmont Drive, with urban trail connections to the Eastland redevelopment area. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements.

Four Mile Creek Greenway- Bevington Place to Johnston Road

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along Four Mile Creek Greenway from Bevington Place at Rea Road to Johnston Road, a greenway trail totaling approximately 1.8 miles with six access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area and restroom.

Irvins Creek Greenway- Lakeview Circle to McAlpine Creek Greenway

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment)

This new segment of Irvins Creek Greenway will add approximately 2.5 miles of greenway trail from the newly constructed greenway trail at Lakeview Circle to the existing greenway trail at McAlpine Creek Park. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. Notably, the trail will provide a grade-separated crossing of Independence Boulevard.

Mallard Creek Greenway - Mallard Creek Drive to David Taylor Drive

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This project will improve, pave, and add structures along Mallard Creek Greenway from Mallard Creek Drive to David Taylor Drive, a greenway trail totaling approximately 1.3 miles with three existing access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/new paving/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area.

McAlpine Creek Greenway- Johnston Road to Carmel Road

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along McAlpine Creek Greenway from Johnston Road to Carmel Road at McMullen Creek Greenway trail, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2 miles with six access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area and restroom.

McDowell Creek Greenway - Gilead Rd to Beatties Ford Rd

Meck Playbook Tier One - New Greenway Project (Greenway Investment) and Partnership Project

This new segment of McDowell Creek Greenway will add approximately 3.6 miles of greenway trail from the new trailhead parking lot on Gilead Road to Auten Nature Preserve at Beatties Ford Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, natural surface trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. This project is currently funded for design through a partnership with the Town of Huntersville.

McMullen Creek Gwy- Hwy 51 to McAlpine Creek Gwy/Carmel Rd

Meck Playbook Tier One - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along McMullen Creek Greenway from Highway 51/Pineville-Matthews Road to McAlpine Creek Greenway at Carmel Road, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2.1 miles with five access trails and one trailhead. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, wayfinding, and improvements to the parking area.

South Prong Clarke Creek Greenway - N Church St to Asbury Chapel Rd

Partnership Project

This new segment of South Prong Clarke Creek Greenway will add approximately 3 miles of greenway trail from North Church Street to Asbury Chapel Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. This project is currently funded for design through a partnership with the Town of Huntersville.

Sugar Creek Greenway- Yorkmont Road to McDowell Farms Drive - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

FY2019-2023 CIP Project

This new segment of Sugar Creek Greenway will add approximately 3 miles of greenway trail from Yorkmont Road to McDowell Farms Drive at Mounting Rock Road. The project scope will include paved greenway trails, access trails, crossing structures (bridges, swale bridges, culverts), boardwalks, and other related site improvements. The project will also include a parking lot/trailhead and restroom accessed from South Tryon Street.

Torrence Creek Greenway - Cedar River Road to McDowell Creek Greenway

Meck Playbook Tier Two - Improved Greenway Project (Greenway Reinvestment)

This project will repair and improve paving and structures along Torrence Creek Greenway from Cedar River Road to McDowell Creek Greenway at Summerfield Lane, a greenway trail totaling approximately 2.4 miles with six access trails. The scope of this project may include repairs/replacement of paved greenway trail, bridges, boardwalks, and wayfinding.

Facilities

Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Meck Playbook Tier One – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will reconstruct Albemarle Road Recreation Center, an important recreation center in east Charlotte originally constructed in 1982. The project scope may include an indoor gym, multipurpose and meeting rooms, fitness rooms, locker rooms/restrooms, administrative space, outdoor swimming pool, and other site improvements.

Latta Place - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Historic and Cultural Resource Priority

The project will redevelop the historic Latta site located in Latta Nature Preserve. Planned improvements include rehabilitation of historic structures, construction of an accessible restroom and shelter structure, demolition and reconstruction of an educational and visitors center, and accessible site circulation improvements.

McDowell Nature Center and Nature Preserve

Meck Playbook Tier Three – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will reconstruct and relocate McDowell Nature Center, the County's first and oldest nature center, which opened in 1985. The facility will be relocated closer to the entrance of the nature preserve, using the center as a gateway education and information center for the 1,130-acre nature preserve. The project scope will include a new nature center which will include educational exhibits, multipurpose and meeting rooms, administrative spaces, restrooms, and associated site improvements. Additional funding has been included to make improvements to McDowell Nature Preserve which may include the campground, Copperhead Island, and maintenance compound areas.

New Elementary School Recreation Center - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Meck Playbook Tier One – New Facility Project (Facility Investment) + Partnership Project

This project will fund the construction of a new recreation center as a component of the new planned public elementary school in south Charlotte. The project will include a full gymnasium, storage and administrative space, and a dedicated entrance/exit to the recreation center.

Ribbonwalk Nature Center

Meck Playbook Tier One – New Facility Project (Facility Investment)

This project will develop a new nature center within Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve, a 188-acre preserve in north Charlotte. The project scope will include the development of a new nature center, parking, and additional site improvements to support additional use and programming.

Tuckaseegee Recreation Center and Park

Meck Playbook Tier One – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment)

This project will renovate, expand and reconstruct Tuckaseegee Recreation Center and Park, an existing 19.1-acre park in west Charlotte. The Center was originally constructed in 1974. The project scope for the Recreation Center may include an indoor gym, multipurpose and meeting rooms, fitness rooms, locker rooms/restrooms, administrative space, outdoor swimming pool, and other site improvements. The project scope for the park will include improving existing park amenities (shelters, ballfields, soccer field, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, trails) and new park amenities to be determined through community engagement.

Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center - Approved for Fiscal Year 2024

Meck Playbook Tier One – Improved Facility Project (Facility Reinvestment) + Partnership Project

This project will fund the construction of the new Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center as part of the construction of the new Bruns Avenue Elementary School. The project will include a full gymnasium, storage and administrative space, and a dedicated entrance/exit to the recreation center.

Amenities 

Dog Parks

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new dog parks at the following existing parks: North Charlotte Park, McKee Road Park. This funding will be used to redevelop/improve existing dog parks at the following existing parks: W.R. Davie Park, Renaissance Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (utilities, site furnishings, and site circulation).

Pickleball

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new pickleball courts at the following existing parks:

• Colonel Francis Beatty Park
• Elon Park
• Nevin Park
• Robert L. Smith Park

This funding will also be used to redevelop existing tennis courts into pickleball courts at the following existing parks:

• Collins Park
• Hornets Nest Park
• Mason Wallace Park
• Sugaw Creek Park
• Unity Park

Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (restrooms, site furnishings, shelters, site circulation, and/or parking).

Skate Parks

Meck Playbook Tier Three Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new skate parks at the following existing parks: Nevin Park, Shuffletown Park, Kilborne Park, and Idlewild Park. This funding will also be used to expand the existing skate park at Renaissance Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (site furnishings, site circulation, and/or parking).

Spraygrounds

Meck Playbook Tier One Park Amenity

This funding will be used to develop new spraygrounds at the following existing parks: Sugaw Creek Park, Clanton Park, Winget Park, and Shuffletown Park. Funding will also be used to improve or add necessary support facilities (restrooms, site furnishings, pump rooms, site circulation, and/or parking).

Connections

Park Access Improvement

This funding will be used to develop new and accessible bicycle/pedestrian points of access to existing park and recreation facilities. Improved access is proposed at the following existing facilities: 

• Colonel Francis Beatty Park
• Four Mile Creek Greenway
• Idlewild Park
• Kilborne Park
• Little Sugar Creek Greenway
• McDowell Creek Greenway
• Nevin Park
• Renaissance Park
• Westerly Hills Park
• Winterfield Park
• Matching funds for a bicycle/pedestrian accommodations on the Wilkinson Boulevard/Highway 74 bridge replacement over the Catawba River.

Public Input (Summer/Fall 2022):

Also, thank you for joining us at our public meetings!

Friday June 24th 9:00am - 5:00pm at Northern Regional Recreation Center

18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

Thursday July 7th 9:00am - 5:00pm at President James K. Polk State Historic Site

12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134

Thursday July 28th 10:30am - 6:30pm at Eastway Regional Recreation Center

3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213

Thursday August 11th 10:30am - 6:30pm at Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

2921 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

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