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    • 9.5
      Park
      1900 East Blvd (btwn S Kings & Lombardy), Charlotte
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      • Rob S.

        Rob S. • April 15, 2010Wonderful park... the best we have found in Charlotte so far. This side of the park has a small fenced play area for younger kids.

    • 9.4
      Park
      300 S Church St (at W 3rd St), Charlotte
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      • Amanda K.

        Amanda K. • September 23, 2013Amazing. Fountains. Flowers. Greenery. Baby trees. What a way to honor an African American artist. Beautiful. Overlooks our city skyline. It's a gem.

    • 8.9
      Park
      Westfield, Charlotte
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      • Creative Loafing Charlotte

        Creative Loafing Charlotte • August 4, 2013With 37 miles of nature trails, you could get lost on the Greenways of Charlotte - and we mean that in a good way. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a favorite spot for runners, bikers and families.

    • 8.9
      Scenic Lookout
      6499 Old Dowd Road (at CLT Airport), Charlotte
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      • Kelly G.

        Kelly G. • August 3, 2013Awesome place to sit and think while watch planes come and go! Picnic area to sit and eat if u take a meal for yourself or a family! Large grass area for kids to run & play safely!

    • 8.8
      Park
      6301 Beatties Ford Rd (at Trinity Rd), Charlotte
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      • A J.

        A J. • September 29, 2011Huge park! With two playgrounds there is plenty of room for kids to play. I plan to come back for the disc golf course, it looks like loads of fun!

    • 8.8
      Park
      2900 Rocky River Rd (at Grier Rd.), Charlotte
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      • Gareth J.

        Gareth J. • August 9, 2014Good set of short trails, beautiful lake. Often on a Sunday morning you can sit and watch a cricket match.

    • 8.8
      Park
      601 E Park Ave., Charlotte
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      • Rebecca A.

        Rebecca A. • April 10, 2013Safe, clean, fun! Just a great park for kids and dogs!

    • 8.7
      Park
      940 North Davidson Street, Charlotte
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      • mtb m.

        mtb m. • June 6, 2013Karisa and nectar are amazing!! Perfect wedding venue, place for peace or just to relax. A true piece of Charlotte history. Hidden gem in Noda.

    • 8.7
      Park
      8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte
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      • Mitch M.

        Mitch M. • April 23, 2019Great well-marked 5km route. Would be a great location for a parkrun.

    • 8.6
      Trail
      Clarks Creek Greenway-NE, Charlotte
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      • Jim M.

        Jim M. • February 21, 2012Great place to walk, jog, cycle. I go here at least once a week cycling.

    • 8.6
      Park
      8933 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte
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      • Megan C.

        Megan C. • April 28, 2018Great place to play Pokémon Go if you’re in to that. Good spawn point for magikarp. It’s also a really nice place to walk as it’s well lit at night.

    • 8.6
      Park
      1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte
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      • Theezy B.

        Theezy B. • July 30, 2013Love the scenery... Great for cardio

    • 8.6
      Trail
      6418 Rea Rd (Bevington at Rea Rd), Charlotte
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      • Heather B.

        Heather B. • April 27, 2014Great for walking, running, riding bikes. Mix of dirt path, paved, and boardwalk through wetlands hidden amongst the neighborhoods of southern Charlotte. Careful: the boardwalk is slippery after rain!

    • 8.6
      Historic and Protected Site
      Myrtle ave (Templeton), Charlotte
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      • Omar-Jeffrey D.

        Omar-Jeffrey D. • May 5, 2017Historic homes with a park in the center with walking paths to a open field area.

    • 8.5
      Park
      425 S Tryon St (at Levine Avenue of the Arts), Charlotte
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      • Jenny P.

        Jenny P. • September 10, 2015It's strangely quiet and clean for such a busy place. Very artsy and pretty. Cool place to read and hang out.

    • 8.4
      Rock Climbing
      2220 S Tryon St, Charlotte
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      • Christopher S.

        Christopher S. • December 27, 2018Top notch climbing gym. Really big spot with great variety of bouldering and top rope including a nice set of auto belays. Great people, great atmosphere, cant go wrong!

    • 8.4
      Park
      1533 W Tyvola Road, Charlotte
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      • Tony A.

        Tony A. • May 16, 2012Great mountain bike and running trails.

    • 8.3
      Park
      E 8th St (N Brevard St), Charlotte
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      • Joel B.

        Joel B. • December 14, 2015Great open spaces, fountains, view

    • 8.3
      Trail
      5312 Hucks Rd, Charlotte
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      • Mary D.

        Mary D. • August 9, 2010A beautiful place for a quiet walk. Hawks, grassland birds are abundant. Please keep your pets on leash and clean-up after them if they do their business in the middle of the walking trail. No motor

    • 8.3
      Park
      2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte
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      • Kari H.

        Kari H. • November 9, 2018Reedy Creek Park/Nature Preserve has 10 miles of trails offering hikers and nature enthusiasts opportunities to explore a variety of terrains; enjoy scenic views of lakes, forests, fields, & streams

    • 8.2
      Park
      7500 Sardis Road (Old Bell Rd), Charlotte
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      • Randal

        Randal • August 18, 2013This place is beautiful if you love outdoors.... Just wait at least 24 hours after rainfall as it can be very muddy.... Overall Amazing!

    • 8.1
      Monument
      W Trade St (Rozzelles Ferry, Beatties Ford, 5th St, State St), Charlotte
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      • Andy M.

        Andy M. • May 1, 2010Takes its name from the original 1871 Biddleville village and from the intersection of West Trade, West Fifth Street, Rozelles Ferry Road, Beatties Ford, and originally State Street.

    • 8.1
      Park
      1201 W Trade St, Charlotte
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      • Wayne T.

        Wayne T. • May 7, 2017Amazing place for doggies. Love that they have it split in 2, small dogs and large dogs.

    • 8.1
      Park
      300 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte
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      • Phoenix J.

        Phoenix J. • October 26, 2014Good views of Uptown and lots of ponds, gardens and walkways!

    • 8.0
      Park
      11823 Johnston Rd, Charlotte
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      • Lindsay F.

        Lindsay F. • April 5, 2022This is a bring a partner kind of place. Safety in numbers! The scenery is beautiful along the trails and the fresh air can work miracles😃!

    • 7.9
      Trail
      Charlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte
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      • Lisa W.

        Lisa W. • April 28, 2014Beautiful run...don't go alone adter dark bc there are some scary spots! ;)

    • 7.9
      Trail
      Mallard Creek Church Road (at N. Tryon), Charlotte
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      • Marirene E.

        Marirene E. • April 29, 2013This was a beautiful Greeneway. Even early, there were enough runners/walkers/bicycles around that I felt safe parking & running solo. I'm looking forward to coming here again when I'm in the area.

    • 7.8
      Botanical Garden
      9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte
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      • Edward D.

        Edward D. • February 28, 2014Greenhouse is climate controlled...so great place to bring visitors when the weather is not perfect. Outside gardens open during daylight...see website for greenhouse hours. Easy parking on weekends

    • 7.8
      Park
      901 Herrin Ave (Spencer St), Charlotte
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    • 7.8
      Dog Park
      2900 Grier Rd, Charlotte
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      • Jenifer D.

        Jenifer D. • December 3, 2012Best dog park in Charlotte! But keep in mind, the park closes at sunset

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