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PARK AND REC E-NEWSLETTER, MAY 2008
Welcome to Mecklenburg Park and Recreation's monthly e-newsletter. We have
many great things going on at this time of year. But if you do not want to
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PARK AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN REFLECTS CITIZENS' DESIRE FOR MORE PARKS,
RECREATION AND NATURE PRESERVES
Mecklenburg Park and Recreation is now briefing County and town officials on
findings and recommendations in the proposed 10 Year Master Plan for parks
and recreation. Recommendations are based on intense efforts to involve
Mecklenburg residents, to determine needs and wants for parks, greenspace
and recreation. Top priority recommendations are for:
* walking and biking trails (including greenways)
* small neighborhood parks
* nature centers and trails
* large community parks
* fitness/exercise facilities
The plan seeks major expansion of facilities to serve our rapidly growing
area. Park and Rec will work with the County administration and County
Commissioners on a funding strategy to get underway. You may read specifics
of the
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Park+Planning/10YrPlan.htm> Master Plan online.
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Master Plan survey finds citizens
want more biking and hiking trails
as a top priority.
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DEDICATION/OPENING SET FOR ROBERT L. SMITH PARK MAY 14, NAMED FOR SLAIN
CHARLOTTE POLICE OFFICER
A dedication/grand opening of
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/No
rthwest+District/080128RLSmith.htm> Robert. L. Smith Park, 1604 Little Rock
Road in West Charlotte is set for May 14th at 11am. This park is named for a
Charlotte police officer slain in the line of duty. The dedication is during
National Police Week. Officer Robert L. Smith was shot and killed in 1987,
responding to a call about a shooting in a condominium complex in the
Pawtuckett Community. Officer Smith was a seven year veteran of the
Charlotte Police Department (before consolidation with the County
department). He was 27 years old. Three soccer fields at the park are
delayed by drought and water restrictions. The first phase to open includes
a walking trail, play meadow, playground, restrooms and parking. Soccer
fields will be completed as weather allows.
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PALM TREE PLANTINGS AT NEVIN PARK "SPRAYGROUND" ARE PART OF PARK AND REC'S
AQUATIC BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
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Do palm trees grow in Charlotte?
YES, certain species do, and we're planting them.
Park and Rec horticultural workers will plant six palm trees around the
grounds of the Nevin Park sprayground May 6. Nevin Park is at 6000
Statesville Road. These plantings include 3 Windmill Palms, 2 Dwarf
Palmettos, and 2 Jelly Palms. The trees are provided with a $500 grant from
the Southeastern Palm Society which encourages palm plantings into areas
where the climate can sustain their growth. Horticulturist Tim Turton says
we hope eventually to have palms at many aquatic facilities. A few are
already growing well at other Park and Recreation facilities. For more
information about the palm society visit: www.sepalms.org.
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FIRST UPTOWN DOG PARK NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION, TO SERVE RAPIDLY GROWING
POPULATION IN CENTER CITY
Construction has started at Park and Rec's first dog park in uptown
Charlotte. It is in
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Ce
ntral+District+II/Fraxier.htm> Frazier Park, along I-77 near West Trade and
Sycamore Streets. The facility will serve the center city's rapidly growing
community of condominiums and apartments. Projections by Center City
Partners anticipate an uptown population of more than 20,000 persons in four
years. The fenced dog park will have sections for small dogs and large dogs.
We hope to open it in early summer. This dog park is funded, in part, with
proceeds from last year's Harris-Teeter/PurinaR Bark in the Park dog
festival. In the past, dog parks required a membership, but that fee system
will be phased out July 1, and dog parks will be free.
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More than 13,500 people attended
the 4th Annual Harris Teeter/PurinaR
Bark in the Park dog festival,
April 26 at Davie Park.
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With an estimated 10,000 dogs, there
was lots to see and sniff! This was our
biggest Bark in the Park so far!
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STUDENT WELDERS LEARN THEIR TRADE CUTTING-UP METAL IN WOODS AT NATURE
PRESERVE
Students from CPCC's Welding Technology program practice skills and help
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation dispose of scrap metal at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divi
sions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Evergreen.htm> Evergreen Nature
Preserve (off Central Avenue). Students use acetylene welding torches to
cut-up old metal truck bins, bridge components, and other scrap metal on
site, which is then trucked to Central Piedmont Community College's Harper
Campus at 315 West Hebron Street. There, the scrap is being formed into
metal sculpture of animals, including a red-tailed hawk. The sculpture will
be publicly displayed later. Remaining scraps of metal will be sent for
recycling.
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PARK AND REC, NFL JOIN TOGETHER TO TEACH BASIC TACKLE FOOTBALL; SIGN-UP NOW
FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS
We invite youth, ages 12-14, interested in tackle football to sign-up now
for instructional camps June 16-19, 2008, 9am-3pm. Camps are organized by
Park and Recreation's Youth Football Initiative along with the Junior Player
Development program of the NFL. The camps are FREE and will be held at the
following locations::
* East Mecklenburg High School, 6800 Monroe Road
* Hopewell High School, 11530 Beatties Ford Road
* Olympic High School, 4301 Sandy Porter Road
* South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road
No experience in tackle football is needed. Parental authorization, signed
waiver form and medical insurance coverage required. Registration deadline
June 1. You may register online or by calling 311. Course number is
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=36491> 34360.
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GOLF CLASSIC FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY; SIGN-UP NOW TO PLAY FOR
FREE AT RENAISSANCE COURSE JUNE 27
All military veterans, including National Guard and Reserves, and active
duty military personnel are invited to sign-up now to play in the 3rd annual
Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic at
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Activities/Athletics/Golf.
htm> Renaissance Public Golf Course, 1512 West Tyvola Road, June 27. This
event features a FREE 18 holes of golf plus a complimentary lunch for those
who qualify. Play begins at 8am with a shotgun start. Registration runs
through June 13, first come/first served, and space is limited. Sign-up is
by mail or on the web at <http://www.charlottepublicgolf.com/>
www.charlottepublicgolf.com or call 704 357-3373. For more information call
311. Barcode Number is 34167.
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E-PLANT TIPS FROM NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
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Visit the "demonstration garden" presented
by NC Extension Service's Master Gardeners
in Freedom Park (on the hill above the lake).
Recommended shrubs:
* 'Chindo' Viburnum- a dense, pyramidal evergreen shrub with lustrous
dark green foliage. A tough, durable plant for sun to partial shade areas.
As it matures the plant will have clusters of tiny white flowers that later
develop into bright red berries in autumn. This Viburnum grows to 12 feet
in height with a spread of 8 feet. Works well as a hedge, evergreen, or
specimen plant.
* 'Limelight' Hydrangea- a unique plant for any garden that will
display a light chartreuse color bloom in late summer that will fade to a
deep pink. Grows well in full sun to light shade and will mature to a 6 to 8
feet height. This is a great plant for cut flowers inside your home, or a
dried flower arrangement.
* 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia- this Abelia has a low spreading habit that
makes it a great ground-covering shrub for any garden. This plant will add
interest to a garden by providing foliage color which changes throughout the
seasons. In spring the leaves have showy gold margins that will intensify
through summer and finally transition to shades of red, orange, yellow and
green toward late Fall and Winter. Once established, the plants are very
drought tolerant.
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MASTER GARDENER SPRING PLANT SALE
Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardeners hold their Spring Plant Sale
at the Regional Farmers Market, in Building A, 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte
NC on Saturday, May 3, 8am-1pm. They'll sell perennials, shrubs and trees
for the sun and shade. The plants, grown by Master Gardeners throughout the
year, feature many easy to grow plants suitable for the Piedmont Carolinas.
Proceeds help fund a scholarship program for an outstanding horticulture
student at CPCC and various educational projects. Master Gardeners provide
research-based information for the home gardener on the horticultural
hotline 704-336-4011 from 9am-Noon, Mon-Fri.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PARK AND RECREATION:
For information on volunteering for any of these programs contact Lori
Saylor: 704-336-5478 or <mailto:lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
lori.saylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Volunteers under age16 must be
accompanied by an adult. Volunteers for Therapeutic Recreation must be at
least age 18.
* Charlotte Hornets' Beepball (TR), April - June at Park Road Park,
Mondays 6pm 8pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm. A sport like baseball for persons who
are visually impaired.
* Adaptive Baseball, during May at Marion Diehl Park. Practice
Thursday 6pm-7pm, games Saturday mornings. Baseball program for ages 6-21
with a disability.
* May Day Play Day, Friday May 9, 9am-2pm at Reedy Creek Park and
Nature Preserve. An activity day for children in preschool through middle
school, who are deaf or hard of hearing. Outdoor games, sports; table games
crafts, and play area for very young children. Volunteers work with children
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sign language helpful, not essential.
Interpreting provided.
* Park Ambassadors for All Parks and Greenways, ongoing dates and
times, hours flexible. On foot or bike, monitor and report on the parks,
trails, and greenways. Greet patrons, must commit to at least 6 months as an
ambassador.
COACHES NEEDED
* Tee Ball, Greenville Recreation Center at 1330 Spring St. Practice
once a week, games on Saturdays.
* Be a Champion, Sugar Creek Recreation Center, TRACK COACHES and
Assistants needed. Tuesdays in May, 6:30pm -8pm.
* Youth Baseball, Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idlewild Rd,
March-May. Practice one day a week, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Baseball, Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, 950 Beal St, March-
May. Practice is one day a week, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Baseball, Phillip O. Berry Recreation Center, 501 Bruns Ave,
March-May. Practice one day a week, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Tee Ball, Amay James Recreation Center, 2425 Lester St,
during May. Practice two days a week, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Tee Ball, Merry Oaks Recreation Center, 3508 Draper Ave, in
May. Practice one weekday evening, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Baseball, Ray's Splash Planet, 215 N Sycamore St., Practice
one weekday evening, games on Saturdays.
* Youth Baseball, Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, 4820 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Practice one weekday evening, games on Saturday.
* Grasshopper Soccer (for toddlers), Methodist Home Recreation
Center, 3200 Shamrock Dr, Saturday sin May.
* AND PLAN AHEAD for our truly accessible playground for children of
ALL abilities to be built September 29-October 4. Helpers needed for all
shifts, skilled and unskilled. Help with hospitality, First Aid, children's
activities, and building. We need your helps, also families, church groups,
companies, clubs, fraternities, sororities, sports team.Please lend us
Hearts and Hands to build this playground for all children!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
For more information or to find out more about any of these programs, click
the course link or call 311 and reference the course number.
RUN THE RELAYS!
Saturdays in May from 11am-1pm. $2. Kids are invited to participate in all
kinds of relay races for fun, fitness and team building. Course #
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=34929> 32799
SKATE CAMP
Weekly sessions June-August 8, 9am-5pm. $100. Kids, ages 6-12, register now
to learn skateboarding skills, tricks, techniques and have fun skating all
day at Drenan Skatepark. Course numbers vary depending on week.
SATURDAY MORNING NATURE HIKE
Saturday, May 10, 10am. Bring the family out to explore the more than 1,000
acres of rolling terrain at McDowell Nature Preserve. The free hike will be
led by an Environmental Education staff member who will share all kinds of
factoids about nature. We invite you to make reservations at the campground:
704 583-1284 and spend the night before or after the hike. We can even
provide and have a tent set-up for you!
TOTS' OLYMPICS
Friday, May 16, 10 am-2 pm. $2. Tots are welcomed to come run, jump and
play in the track and field events geared just for them. They will feel like
real Olympians on the track at JCSU. Individuals and groups welcomed. Course
#
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=32534> 30936
LOVE FOR MOM
Saturday, May 17 anytime 10am-6pm. $5. Kids are invited to drop by 521 Rec
Center and make their mom a card and gift. Good creative fun for Mother's
Day. Course #
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=32593> 30995
ROPES COURSE for TEENS
Saturday, May 17, 9am-5pm. $25. Celebrate spring and the coming summer with
your friends by signing up for in a "ropes" course. Build confidence in
yourself and stretch your boundaries. Course #
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=37216> 35084
TEEN TRIP
Saturday, May 17, 9am-1pm. $10. Visit the Levine Museum of the New South and
learn about our culture and history. Course #
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=34607> 32486
ADULT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday - Sunday, June 7-8.
Get your team together now to register for the GRASS Volleyball Tournament
that will be held at Memorial Stadium. Men's, Women's and Co-Rec teams
Doubles. Course #
<http://parkrez.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?
cid=33562> 314455
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