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Charlotte Parks and Greenways

Three local hikes worth checking out
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Lifestyle, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte on March 2, 2023
Go Take A Hike! No, not that kind. The peaceful foray-into-nature-to-reset kind of hike. The explore-our-area-with-some-healthy-exercise sort of hike. This…
March 2, 2023
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Charlotte’s Best Parks
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Lifestyle, Things to Do in Charlotte on April 8, 2021
My husband and I snuck away during the workday today to bat around a couple of tennis balls get a…
April 8, 2021
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Summer projects
In Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Home Maintenance on June 17, 2019
The Charlotte area has so much to offer in the summer, from baseball games Uptown to local pick your own…
June 17, 2019
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5 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte on October 19, 2018
Finally! There’s a breeze in the air. The humidity has hit the road. I love Fall. Actually, I love the…
October 19, 2018
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“Park It” here for the Summer
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on July 26, 2018
Summers are great for trips to the beach, lazy days at home and fun outings exploring our own city. But…
July 26, 2018
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Why Charlotte’s Blue Line Extension is good for all of us!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Light Rail on March 8, 2018
Charlotte’s about to take another step toward it’s “big-city-with-small-town-charm” potential. The Blue Line Extension is set to open to the…
March 8, 2018
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6 REASONS TO TAKE A WALK AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on December 7, 2017
It’s no surprise I am a big fan of walking. Heck, the name of my website is Short Walk Home.…
December 7, 2017
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NOOKS & CRANNIES: Walking Tours to Explore Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, First Ward, Fourth Ward, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on November 16, 2017
If I had a nickel for every hour I’ve spent getting to know cities on foot, I would have a…
November 16, 2017
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Where exactly is First Ward?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, First Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Walkable Neighborhoods on September 6, 2017
First Ward lies directly to the east of the intersection of Trade and Tryon. It is that quadrant bounded by…
September 6, 2017
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Charlotte’s Center City… Why do we have Wards?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, North Carolina Info on August 7, 2017
The history of Charlotte’s Downtown or rather Uptown area is an interesting tale. The landscape of Center City has changed…
August 7, 2017
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star – Charlotte’s New Digital Planetarium
In Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte on January 19, 2017
Do you ever find yourself gazing at the night sky? You no longer have to wait until the sun goes…
January 19, 2017
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Get Fit with #CLTFreeWorkout
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Cherry Neighborhood, Dilworth, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wilmore on August 18, 2016
Whether you’re a fitness newbie or working out is old hat and you’re looking for something new to add to…
August 18, 2016
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Big Win for the Charlotte Cycling Community
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on August 4, 2016
On Monday, July 25th, a group of Queen City residents rallied around Sustain Charlotte’s #bikeCLT movement at the City Council…
August 4, 2016
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Fun for Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Festivals, Music Factory, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on May 26, 2016
If you’ve been a reader for awhile, or if you know me in real life, you probably know I’m a…
May 26, 2016
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Hit the Town with Mom – Spending Mother’s Day in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on May 5, 2016
This Sunday is the time to celebrate Mom. And there are a ton of things to do if you’ll be…
May 5, 2016
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The Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend is Almost Here!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on April 14, 2016
If you’ve been a reader of my blog for a while, you know that I love my wine and I…
April 14, 2016
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Do People Live in Midtown Charlotte?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Cherry Neighborhood, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods on March 3, 2016
Earlier this week, I saw an article on Charlotte Agenda entitled “Here’s what I told a friend about each of…
March 3, 2016
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Charlotte’s Rail Trail is Starting to Take Shape
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, First Ward, Light Rail, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Sheffield Park, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wilmore on February 4, 2016
As a follow up to last week’s post on public art and a 2014 post on the rail trail, I’m…
February 4, 2016
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Have You Heard About the SouthEnd Living Room?
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on October 1, 2015
Back in August, Charlotte Agenda brought the news that a “neighborhood living room” would be popping up in SouthEnd, thanks…
October 1, 2015
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Southern Charm Value in Wessex Square
In Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthPark, Wessex Square on July 9, 2015
This Cape Cod + Southern charm beauty in Wessex Square is priced below market value! Why? Well it’s certainly not…
July 9, 2015
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Digging Deep Into Dilworth
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Dilworth, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods on June 11, 2015
If you’re just getting to know the Dilworth area, an overview of the history – from its start as a…
June 11, 2015
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What’s New at Brightwalk
In Brightwalk, Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews on May 21, 2015
Two new features are coming to the Brightwalk neighborhood: Scuppernong Commons and Love Motels for Insects! The scuppernong grape is…
May 21, 2015
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Charlotte Knights Hit a Home Run with Craft Beers
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Third Ward, Walkable Neighborhoods on March 26, 2015
When baseball season opens on April 3rd, the Charlotte Knights will have a new feature at their Uptown Charlotte home!…
March 26, 2015
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Update on the New First Ward Park
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, First Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on January 8, 2015
Last September, I posted about the groundbreaking of the new park in First Ward, a project being undertaken by Levine…
January 8, 2015
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New Park on the Way to First Ward
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, First Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods on September 25, 2014
It’s official! Ground has been broken on a new park in First Ward! Designed to be the centerpiece of First…
September 25, 2014
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A New Look at Brightwalk
In Brightwalk, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods on July 24, 2014
It’s been about a year and a half since I took a look at the Brightwalk neighborhood on this blog.…
July 24, 2014
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Charlotte’s Rail Trail Receives Grant
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wilmore on July 10, 2014
Have you heard of The Rail Trail? If not, you need to be on the lookout for this amazing public…
July 10, 2014
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Get Festive at Spring Festivals in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte on April 24, 2014
Spring is in the air…FINALLY! Some of the best things about spring in Charlotte are the festivals. Here’s a run-down…
April 24, 2014
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Color Me Happy – Seeing Fall Foliage Around Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, North Carolina Info, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Second Ward on October 17, 2013
According to all the weather forecasters, fall foliage is at its peak in the mountains and is creeping its way…
October 17, 2013
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Memorial Day Weekend Fun
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Festivals, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews on May 23, 2013
As an 11-year Coast Guard Veteran, Memorial Day means a lot to me. Many of us get to take advantage…
May 23, 2013
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Fun in the Great Outdoors – Charlotte Parks and Greenways
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews on April 4, 2013
Parks are prevalent in the Charlotte area. In fact, Mecklenburg County boasts 210 parks and facilities located on more than…
April 4, 2013
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