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  1. Mark Your Calendar for Mecklenburg County’s 2025 Summer Camp Registration

     Start planning summer memories by marking your calendar for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s summer camp registration. Registration for camps will open March 4-6.  
  2. Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is celebrating Black History Month in February with several events that honor the legacy of Black Americans in Mecklenburg County and beyond.  
  3. Park Explorer App Makes Local Adventures Easy

    Ever wondered where’s the nearest batting cage, greenway or dog park? Thanks to a redesigned app, finding your favorite Mecklenburg County amenities takes just a few clicks. 
  4. Let the Games Begin: 2025 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts Registration Now Open

    It’s time for our active aging athletes to warm up for the 2025 Senior Games and SilverArts competitions.
  5. County Names New Directors of Human Resources, Park and Recreation

    County Manager Dena R. Diorio has announced the promotion of Joanette Freeman to the position of director of Human Resources, effective Jan. 22, and the hiring of Nick Walker to the position of director of Park and Recreation, effective Feb. 3.
  6. Access for All: Park and Recreation Introduces New All-terrain Wheelchairs

    New all-terrain wheelchairs (ATWs) will soon be available to residents with disabilities that limit their access to greenways, trails and other outdoor environments.  
  7. Park and Recreation Collecting Donations for Helene Recovery

    To support those affected by Hurricane Helene, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is collecting donations at multiple locations across the county until Friday, Nov. 1. Accepted items include:
  8. Free Public Wi-Fi Hubs Coming to 14 Parks and Recreation Centers

    Mecklenburg County is installing free public Wi-Fi at more than a dozen parks and recreation centers — helping to bridge the digital divide between residents who have access to technology and the internet, and those who do not.
  9. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents.
  10. Keeping Cool: Resources Available July 16 and 17 During Period of Extreme Heat

    On Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, additional resources will be available in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help vulnerable residents cope with the extreme heat.