parks
Ramsey Creek Beach expected to reopen today
Aug. 13. Ramsey Creek Beach is expected to reopen at noon today after being closed over the weekend when routine water testing revealed elevated bacteria levels. The county announced the […]
The beach is back, as a matter of fact
May 7. Ramsey Creek Beach will operate only on weekends May 24 through June 12. Beginning June 13, the beach on Nantz Road will operate on its summer schedule: Open […]
Controlled burn today at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve
March 18. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve on Neck Road. Smoke will affect air quality in the […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind […]
Another controlled burn at Latta
March 4. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area […]
Update: Another controlled burn today
Feb. 27. [UPDATED Feb. 28] Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn Friday beginning around 10:15 am at Latta Nature Preserve. It’s the third day of controlled burns, […]
Controlled burn today at Latta
Feb. 26. Sometimes, a short, planned period of smoke under ideal weather conditions is worth it to reduce the risk of property damage from a wildfire, or to improve the […]
County plans 114-acre park in North Meck
Aug. 22. The new Eastfield Park, with an abundance of canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, will be akin to a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities, like a […]
‘Mobi-mat’ makes beach accessible for people with disabilities
July 25. The public beach at Ramsey Creek Park is now more accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to a new non-slip access mat that allows visitors who use wheelchairs. […]
How $20 million in Park Bonds would be spent
July 18. The Town of Cornelius will put a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The town […]
