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🧺 Best Picnic Spots in Charlotte
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Sadarie Toms
Pack a basket, grab a blanket—these Charlotte parks are perfect for picnic dates, family days, or solo relaxation.
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A 7-acre lake, plenty of shaded spots, and central location. The city’s go-to picnic park.
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Rose garden, pond, and skyline backdrops. Romantic and peaceful.
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Fountains, city views, and green lawns. Great for people-watching and urban picnics.
Romare Bearden Park
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Picnic tables, sprayground for kids, and plenty of shade.
Latta Park
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Spacious park with meadows and trails—less crowded, great for a quiet picnic.
McAlpine Creek and Campbell Creek Greenway - Carolina Thread Trail Map
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125 acres with picnic areas, sports courts, and wooded trails. Perfect for all-day hangs.
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve - Park and Recreation
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Picnic tables with a lakeside backdrop. Quiet, scenic, and gorgeous at sunset.
McDowell Nature Preserve
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Small pond, skyline views, and shade trees. Easy spot for a downtown picnic.
Marshall Park
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Lots of fields, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. Great for big groups or family outings.
Hornets Nest Park
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Shady picnic tables, a small lake, and plenty of walking trails.
Park Road Park
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Playground, shelters, and open lawns. Casual and kid-friendly.
Veterans Park
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Greenway paths lead to tucked-away grassy areas perfect for a quiet blanket picnic.
McAlpine Creek Loop, North Carolina - 645 Reviews, Map
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A short drive, but worth it. Lakeside picnics with trails, volleyball courts, and a sandy beach area.
Jetton Park
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Less crowded, clean, and family-friendly with sports fields and picnic shelters.
William R. Davie Park
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Small but peaceful. Shelters, shade trees, and open space for a quick picnic.
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