The local parks system once again ranks near the bottom in the latest version of a national analysis by the Trust for Public Land released this week, but the lead researcher sees cause for optimism.

CHARLOTTE — While Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s score jumped four spots in the annual Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore index for 2021, the county still found itself rated 91st out of 100 U ...

Charlotte’s parks are some of the worst in the nation, according to national rankings released Wednesday that the county parks director called meaningless. The Trust for Public Land, which calls ...

Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, but its parks may not be keeping up. Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that advocates for urban parks, ranked Charlotte dead last for ...

Charlotte, North Carolina, thrives as a growing metropolis, its skyline rising alongside southern charm. Yet, in 2025, some of its parks—once buzzing with laughter and games—stand eerily still. Four ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Mecklenburg County parks rank among the lowest in the country in 2025, according to a report released by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land. Why it matters: This year, ...

Crews intend to drain part or all of the ponds at two popular parks in Charlotte to remove sediment, trash and debris. The aim is to improve water quality and public safety at Freedom Park and Park ...