The City's Best Outdoor Spots
By Citysearch Editors, Charlotte
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Jetton Park
19000 Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC
Access to Lake Norman for a lot less than the cost of a waterfront mansion. -
Freedom Park
1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's central park may not be as big as Manhattan's, but that's fine by us. -
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC
Go west and visit Gaston County's Garden of Eden. -
Marshall Park
Second and McDowell streets, Charlotte, NC
One of the few green spaces in uptown Charlotte. -
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC
Athletes and nature lovers alike find there's much to do at this hidden gem.
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Ballantyne Golf Resort
11701 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC
Designers made strategic use of a tight space, producing a course of undulating greens laced with tricky bunkers. -
Renaissance Park Golf Course
1525 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC
Have fun on a landfill, with no side effects. -
The Tradition
3800 Prosperity Church Rd., Charlotte, NC
A winding, tree-lined par 72 that incorporates its natural surroundings to make the game a challenge. -
Regent Park Golf Club
6000 Regent Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC
A challenging course with lots of room to practice.
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Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Ln, Kings Mountain, NC
Hike and camp at this ancient magical mountain, just a half hour outside of Charlotte. -
Uwharrie National Forest
789 NC Hwy 24/27 E, Troy, NC
This national forest may be the smallest in the state, but it's big on charm. -
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC
Dozens of trails and guided nature hikes on 807 lush acres. -
Pisgah National Forest
1001 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC
This extensive 500,000 acre park covers some of the most beautiful land in the country.
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McAlpine Creek Park and Greenway
8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
Walk (or ride) the scenic route from East Charlotte to Pineville. -
Freedom Park
1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's central park has plenty to offer, including recreational areas, playgrounds, wildflowers and the smoothest trails in the city. -
Beech Spring Mountain Bike Park
600 Goodman Rd, Concord, NC
It's off the beaten path, but everything you could ask for in a mountain bike trail. -
Catawaba Riverfront Mountain Bike Park
At the end of Heavy Equipment School Road, Charlotte, NC
Not the place to take your 3-speed Schwinn.
