Idlewild Road Park

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Welcome to Charlotte's beautiful Idlewild Road Park. Except for it's two sandlot ball diamonds this park is still in it's natural state making it a great place for hikers and bird-watchers. Some of the resident wildlife include raccoons, owls, red-tailed hawks, squirrels, and many others. To reserve the picnic shelter or speak to the staff please call 704-643-5725. When visiting any park in Mecklenburg County please respect the rules.

*Please respect all park property including buildings, trees, bushes, benches, and athletic facilities.

*The following activities are only allowed in designated areas; swimming, bicycling, skateboarding, inline skating.

*Do not litter! Please help keep the parks clean and dispose of all trash in proper containers.

*It is required by law that all persons aged 16 and under wear helmets when cycling or skating in the parks. Please be safe. Helmet and pads are required in the skate parks.

*The following activities require special permits; camping, operating any private watercraft, setting off fireworks, carrying any kind of weapon (except for law enforcement officers), sales and solicitations.

*Please use all athletic facilities only for their designated purpose.

*All dogs must be leashed (no longer than 6 feet) and not enter areas where it is posted that they are prohibited. Please also clean up after your dog.

*Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all State of North Carolina traffic laws.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of North Carolina, and United States statutes. Come out and have fun.