Welcome to the Fitness and Wellness Division of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. The Fitness and Wellness Division operates over 20 Recreation Centers that offer fitness, wellness, athletic, leisure and cultural activities for the family. For a complete listing of Recreation Centers and programs please click on the link below

►Recreation Centers

Fitness Centers:
 We encourage you to come check us out and join our centers. The fitness centers located at Mallard Creek Recreation Center, Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, Southview Recreation Center and First Ward Recreation Center, have qualiified Fitness Coordinators to assist you with your fitness needs.

Fitness centers are located in the following Recreation Centers. Click on the links below to learn more about how we can help you take that first step towards a healthy lifestyle.

►  Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

Join the city wide effort to get Charlotte in shape. Fit City Challenge members can track their progress online.  Membership is free. Find out more online

Also, check out the Mecklenburg Council of Health and Fitness!  Their goals are to:

• Link health and fitness enthusiasts and professionals 
• Educate the public about the importance of regular physical activity
• Offer leadership and serve as a resource for the Mecklenburg Council on Health and Fitness membership

Click here to see all of our Fitness Programs