Huntersville runs 24 parks and facilities on 640 acres, plus greenways on Torrence and McDowell creeks. County preserves include Latta and Rural Hill. 704-766-2220.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts come from the Town of Huntersville’s parks pages, Mecklenburg County’s park and greenway map data (park locations and greenway trails) and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
Two governments run the parks in Huntersville. Huntersville Parks and Recreation maintains 640 acres in 24 parks and recreational facilities, the town says, with 23 ball fields, 19 soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course and a dog park. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation runs the big nature preserves on the lakes, including Latta Nature Preserve and Rural Hill. Town parks: 704-766-2220. County parks: 980-314-1001.
Who to call
- Town parks, shelters and fields: Huntersville Parks and Recreation, 704-766-2220
- Field conditions hotline: 704-766-2250, updated by 2 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. weekends
- County parks and preserves: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, 980-314-1001
- Latta Nature Preserve: 980-314-1129
- Reserve a shelter or field: the town’s facility reservations page
Town parks
Developed town parks, from the county’s park data (most open daylight hours):
| Park | Address | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| North Mecklenburg Park | 16131 Old Statesville Road | Ball fields, tennis, basketball, mountain bike trail, playground, shelter, walking trail |
| David B. Waymer Park | 14200 Holbrooks Road | Ball fields, tennis, pickleball, basketball, playground, shelter, walking trail |
| Huntersville Athletic Park | 11836 Verhoeff Drive | Ball fields, playground, shelter, walking trail; recreation center |
| R.C. Bradford Park | 17005 Davidson-Concord Road | Disc golf, ball fields, playground, shelter |
| Rosedale Nature Park | 9519 Rosewood Meadow Lane | Dog park, playground, shelter, walking trail, greenway access |
| Holbrook Park | 100 Sherwood Drive | Tennis, pickleball, playground, shelter, walking trail |
| Richard Barry Memorial Park | 13707 Beatties Ford Road | Playground, shelter, walking trail |
| Abernathy Park | 205 Glendale Drive | Playground, basketball, ball field |
| Greenway Park | 226 Greenway St. | Playground |
| Veterans Park | 201 Huntersville-Concord Road | Downtown event park; home of the Growers’ Market and holiday events |
The town also schedules games and programs in school gyms and fields, and runs the Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics center (704-766-2222).
County nature preserves and lake parks
| Preserve or park | Address | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Latta Nature Preserve | 5226 Sample Road | Trails, horseback riding, fishing, boating access, shelters, on Mountain Island Lake |
| Carolina Raptor Center | 6000 Sample Road | Birds of prey center on Sample Road, listed as a county park site |
| Rural Hill Nature Preserve | 4431 Neck Road | Walking trails and a historic farm site |
| Cowans Ford Wildlife Refuge | 2329 Neck Road | Wildlife refuge with a dock |
| Blythe Landing Park | 15901 N.C. 73 | Lake Norman boating access, fishing, dock, playground, shelters |
| Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve | 5901 Stephens Road and 4918 Cashion Road | Walking trails |
| Gar Creek Nature Preserve | 10020 McCoy Road | Nature preserve |
| Ferrelltown Park and Preserve | 11355 Asbury Chapel Road | Nature preserve |
Latta Place, the historic house site at Latta Nature Preserve, is listed as closed in the county’s park data.
Greenways and trails
County trail data shows about 12.8 miles of active greenways, urban trails and dirt trail inside Huntersville’s town limits:
| Trail | Miles in town |
|---|---|
| McDowell Creek Greenway | 3.3 |
| McDowell Creek Dirtway (natural surface) | 2.5 |
| Torrence Creek Tributary Greenway | 2.5 |
| Torrence Creek Greenway | 2.4 |
| Huntersville Downtown Greenway | 1.1 |
| Hambright Road Urban Trail | 0.4 |
| Short connectors (Bryton, Caldwell Station Creek, Cane Creek, Clarks Creek) | 0.7 |
The McDowell Creek Greenway continues beyond the town line. Maps for each are on the town’s greenway and trail page, which also links the Latta Nature Preserve trail map, Rural Hill, Buckeye Cove and the Lake Norman Bike Route. The town’s Greenway, Trail and Bikeway Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; the next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13.
What this means for you
- For a dog park, go to Rosedale Nature Park; for disc golf, Bradford Park.
- For lake access and long trail walks, use the county preserves.
- Check the field hotline, 704-766-2250, before driving to a game after rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Huntersville have a dog park?
Yes. Rosedale Nature Park, 9519 Rosewood Meadow Lane, has the town’s dog park along with a playground, shelter, walking trail and greenway access.
Where can I walk a greenway in Huntersville?
The Torrence Creek and McDowell Creek greenways and the Huntersville Downtown Greenway are the main paved routes. County data shows about 12.8 miles of active greenway and trail inside town limits.
Where is Latta Nature Preserve?
At 5226 Sample Road in Huntersville, on Mountain Island Lake. It is a Mecklenburg County preserve with trails, fishing, boating access, horseback riding and picnic shelters.
Where can I put a boat in on Lake Norman near Huntersville?
Blythe Landing Park, a Mecklenburg County park at 15901 N.C. 73, has boating access, fishing, a dock and picnic shelters.
Who do I call about Huntersville parks?
Huntersville Parks and Recreation, 704-766-2220. The field conditions hotline is 704-766-2250. County preserves are run by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, 980-314-1001.
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