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                           NO REGISTRATIONS or RESERVATIONS 
                                               JUNE 26-30

Eparks, the computerized registration/reservation service of Park and Recreation, is out of service for installation of a new program. During installation, no reservations/registrations/memberships can be entered on Eparks or through 311. Beginning 8am on July 1, all users must re-create their accounts. Click here for more information

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is home to 210 parks & facilities on over 17,600 acres of parkland. Watch the Get Going with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation video and learn ways to Recreate All Year. 
 

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► 2008 Annual Report 

'TARP' RECREATION STIMULUS PACKAGE AIMS TO GET US MOVING AGAIN! In the spirit of TARP, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation presents a twenty point Recreation Stimulus Package to get kids and adults moving again this summer.  Our TARP has many ways to stimulate your activity and health index.  More Details

► Aquatics             ► Fit City Challenge     ► Ray's Splash Planet
► Athletics             ► Fitness Centers        ► Recreation Centers 
► Campgrounds      ► Nature Preserves      ► Segway Adventures  
► Dog Parks           ► Outdoor Rec            ► Youth/Teen Programs          

 

• July 4th Fireworks in Uptown Charlotte - Admission to Family Fun Festival is FREE, and the festival features live music and games for kids of all ages.
• Winget Rec Center Open House - The sessions are FREE and have activities for children, ages 12 and under. Each will offer active games, arts and crafts, and refreshments
• Applicants Sought for Park and Rec Advisory Councils - Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department seeks applicants to serve on two new citizen advisory councils: the Senior Citizen Advisory Council and the Cultural Arts Advisory Council
• Tackle Football at Elon Park - Youth tackle football team forming at Elon Park
• Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic - A capacity turnout of 288 military veterans and active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserves) have signed-up to play
• Summer Camps - Check out many camps that Park and Rec offers throughout the summer!
• Great American Backyard Campout - McDowell Campground is an official host venue in the Charlotte area, with 56 camp sites in McDowell Nature Preserve.  Anyone who wants to try camping is invited!
• Brown Bag Wednesdays - These sessions are for boys and girls, ages 6-12.  All sessions are FREE!  Participants engage in a variety of fun activities including crafts, African drumming, wacky science, sports, wellness and fitness activities.
• Jazz Fests and More in Marshall Park - This series includes a variety of 70's music, Latin sounds, rhythm and blues, MoTown and even bluegrass music.

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NOTE: By clicking the "Donate Now" button, you will be transferred to an independent web site that is not a part of Mecklenburg County). Please click on the Donate Now button to complete your transfer to networkforgood.com site, which will provide you with additional information and options for your donations to the Partners for Parks Foundation. To donate to a specific fund, please indicate your preference in the optional designation field.