
Urban Oasis: The Story of Parks and Recreation in Mecklenburg County Preview | Trail of History
Preview: Episode 53 | 30s
Explore how parks in Mecklenburg County grew and evolved over the past 130 plus years.
Escape the city without leaving it—through parks, greenways, and nature preserves. Discover how Charlotte’s early parks began, how the county’s park system grew to over 22,000 acres, and how its amenities evolved from simple playgrounds to skate parks, pickleball courts, and more.
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Trail of History is a local public television program presented by PBS Charlotte
Sponsored by Bragg Financial

Urban Oasis: The Story of Parks and Recreation in Mecklenburg County Preview | Trail of History
Preview: Episode 53 | 30s
Escape the city without leaving it—through parks, greenways, and nature preserves. Discover how Charlotte’s early parks began, how the county’s park system grew to over 22,000 acres, and how its amenities evolved from simple playgrounds to skate parks, pickleball courts, and more.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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