McAlpine Creek Park

Welcome to one of Charlotte's larger recreation areas, the wonderful McAlpine Creek Park. Miles of scenic multipurpose trails run through the heart of this park and it is also home to the county's first off-leash dog park. Come out and have an adventure. To reserve the picnic shelter or other facility or to speak to staff please call 704-643-5725.

*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.