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  1. 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.  
  2. 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:
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Keeping Cool: Additional Resources Available July 5 and 6 for Mecklenburg County Residents

    On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, additional resources will be available in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help vulnerable residents beat the heat. Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers continue to work together to monitor the weather, support the needs of the community, and address needs that may arise due to the extreme heat.
  7. Keeping Cool: Facilities and Resources Available to Mecklenburg County Residents

    As summer temperatures continue to rise, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers are working together to support the needs of the community.
  8. Park and Recreation Offers Free Fans to Seniors for Summer 2024

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
  9. Mecklenburg County’s Free Sundown Sounds Concert Series Returns This Summer

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s free summer concert series, Sundown Sounds, will return to stages this summer. With a range of genres, from R&B to classic rock, beach music, funk and more, the concert series offers sounds everyone can enjoy.
  10. Spend Summer 2024 at Mecklenburg County’s Outdoor Water Attractions

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s outdoor water attractions will kick off summertime hours and operations on May 25. Start planning how your family will spend this summer at Mecklenburg County spraygrounds, pools and beaches.