Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Charlotte

Mike H. • June 15, 2013Best park in Charlotte! Beautiful landscape with mature trees. Perfect for an afternoon picnic.

Africancrab • 2 weeks agoThere is an amazing sculpture in the garden by artist Richard Hunt called the Spiral Odyssey. The water fountain and open seating areas are a fresh call not to be missed!!

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.

Hollie S. • July 2, 2015Nice trail and you can easily get 15+ miles of running

Pepster C. • November 4, 2011Make sure that you visit the nature center. meet live snakes, turtles, frogs and other critters. Biking is only allowed on paved surfaces. Trails in the nature preserve are only for hiking.

Jennifer B. • November 6, 2011Great free spot, the kids love it.

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

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

Krista C. • July 2, 2015Play 360 obstacle course is lots of fun for older kids. Traditional playground as well. Disc golf, tennis, Bmx course.

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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

Verônica M. • July 29, 2013Wonderful music, drinking, atmosphere...

Gerald D. • August 29, 2010Enjoy this area to walk, jog, or walk your dog. Please remind anyone you see on a motorcycle or 4-wheeler that this is strictly a nonmotorized area!

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

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!

Kari H. • July 9, 2018Don't forget your camera! Lots of great photo ops in this green space tucked into Uptown.

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

Urbnadventuress • April 10, 2010Check out the Facebook page "Picnics on the Greenway," as we'll be having neighborhood events there soon! Go walk the Sugar Creek Greenway.

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

Gareth J. • August 9, 2014Really good for jogging or dog walking.

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

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.

Towner B. • May 20, 2011May 20th features commemorations of the 1775 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Arrive about 11:30 for the noon reenactment.

Jim C. • August 27, 2011Two dog parks, one each for bigs and little dogs.

Catherine S. • November 17, 2013Awesome dog trails behind the fields

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.