Charlotte

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Kids Charlotte: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Charlotte Kids
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Baxter Street Park

Baxter Street Park features: 3.6 acre, Community garden, Walking trails and Gazebo.

1000 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Big Rock Nature Preserve

The Big Rock Nature Preserve is a hidden gem in South Charlotte located at the intersection of I-485 ...

6500 Elmstone Drive, Charlotte,, NC, 28277
Carolina Raptor Center

The Carolina Raptor Center fosters communities where raptors and people thrive thanks to our unique ...

6000 Sample Road Huntersville, Charlotte, NC, 28078
Eastway Regional Recreation Center

Eastway Regional Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that offers age specific programs ...

3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28213
Evergreen Nature Preserve

Looking for a good trail to introduce yourself — or a reluctant friend — to the great outdoors? Some ...

1336 Norland Road, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Freedom Park

This park features 98 acres, 4 baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, 4 soccer fields, basketball court, ...

1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equ ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Irwin Creek, Stewart Creek and Wesley Heights Greenways

Three independent sections: 2.7 miles from State St. to Cedar St. with a connection to Freedom Dr., ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Kirk Farm Fields

Kirk Farm Fields is located near Mallard Creek Church Road and US Highway 29. The park is named in h ...

Playground Features
210 E Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC, 28262
Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity. Letterboxers hide small, weath ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

McDowell Nature Center provides educational programs and resources at the County’s oldest nature pre ...

15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC, 28278
McGill Rose Garden

The McGill Rose Garden is a living work of art, nestled in an intimate urban setting that links Firs ...

940 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC, 28206
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

This active recreational complex has been developed with the following amenities: two beach volleyba ...

8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
Quest at Latta Nature Preserve

Quest Nature Center offers educational programs for all ages and features live, native animals, a 3, ...

6345 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve

Reedy Creek Park is a 146-acre park located in North Charlotte near Concord with an abundance of act ...

2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC, 28215
RibbonWalk Nature Preserve

RibbonWalk is a great example of carving out an unexpected place to explore in an urban area. The th ...

4601 Nevin Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Robbins Park

Robbins Park is a multiphase, joint venture project, between Westmoreland Lake LLC, Mecklenburg Coun ...

17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Rosedale Nature Park

Pack a picnic basket this summer and head to Rosedale Nature Park: Fenced in Playground Nature P ...

9519 Rosewood Meadow Lane, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve offers public and private programs for individuals and grou ...

15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
Sweetwater Farms

Discover the beauty of Sweetwater Farms, where adventure meets tranquility. Kids and adults alike wi ...

14412 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

The Greenhouse and 10 acres of outdoor gardens offer the largest diversity of plants in one location ...

9090 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC, 28262
Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary

Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for reflectio ...

248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28209