Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is the gateway to miles of trails and greenways! Hiking is one of the many activities to pursue in our Nature Preserves. Observe many species of plants and animals as you stay fit hiking along our beautiful trails.   

Visit one of our parks, greenways or preserves below:

► McAlpine Creek Community Park and Greenway 
(462 acres) 5 miles of trails, 3 miles of greenway
704-568-4044
8711 Monroe Road
East Park District

► Latta Plantation Nature Preserve  
(1350 acres) 16 miles of trails
704-875-1391 - (Nature Center)
5226 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC
Northwest Park District 

► Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve  
(843 acres)
704-598-8857 (Nature Center)
2900 Rocky River Road
Northeast Park District

► McDowell Nature Preserve 
(1108 acres) 
704-588-5224 (Nature Center)
15222 York Road, (NC 49 South)
Southwest Park District