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Explore the many ways you can RECREATE ALL YEAR.

Fairy House Festival
Come spend an afternoon discovering the joy and magic of fairy houses.  Storytelling, face painting, crafts, activities and food will be available.  More information
- Go to Latta Plantation

Fairy House Festival

 

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Recreate All Year

 

Park and Recreation Information Video - Watch and explore all of the opportunities MCPR has to offer you. Learn about our parks, greenways, recreation centers, fitness facilities, etc. Invest 6 minutes and figure out how to "Recreate All Year!"

 

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  • Kids Soccer at Arbor Glen - Games will be on Saturdays, April 10–May 22. Participants receive a uniform, shin guards, socks, and a participation medal
  • Spring Fling Showcase - Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation invites anyone who wants to learn about its programs and events to the 2010 Spring Fling Program Showcase
  • River Bound Race Series - Expecting to draw from throughout the Charlotte area and Southeast region, the River Bound Race Series will build in distance throughout the Spring and Summer of 2010
  • Fairy House Festival - Come discover the joy and magic of fairy houses! This event includes storytelling, face painting, crafts, and children's activities with refreshments available
  • US Masters Swimming - Adult swimmers are invited to join the US Masters Swimming Program at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
  • Watch Park and Rec feature videos on Aquatics & Disc Golf
  • Wood Carver's Showcase - Park and Recreation hosts the Charlotte Woodcarvers Showcase of Woodcarvings at Marion Diehl Recreation Center
  • 4-H Plant Sale - Spring is just around the corner. Now is the time to plan for updates to yards and gardens with plants from Mecklenburg County 4-H
  • Wild Boar Trapping - Park and Recreation has directed its natural resources staff to begin trapping wild boars (also called feral hogs) later this week
  • Bike Bridge around NC Champion Tree - The Tarheel Trailblazers mountain biking club has built a special wooden bridge on a bike trail in Sherman Branch Recreation Area
  • Meck Teen Chefs - This is an exciting, award-winning course offered in partnership with Chef Kimberly Green of Green Apple U
  • Hike for Habitats - Hike for Habitats is a way to show support for "wildlife and wild places" in Mecklenburg County. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted      

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