Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Frazier Park/Irwin Creek + Stewart Creek - Feb 10, 2026

Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Frazier Park, at the address listed here. 

Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience:

Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available. NO restrooms are available at this location.

If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office).

Program: Greenways

Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Frazier Park, at the address listed here. 

Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience:

Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available. NO restrooms are available at this location.

If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office).

Program: Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 10, 2026

Zip Code: 28202

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: GREENWAY CLEANUP at Four Mile Creek Greenway - February 2026

"Project Captain" Brian McCready is passing the torch to his son, Dylan McCready! We will continue to gather energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

"Project Captain" Brian McCready is passing the torch to his son, Dylan McCready! We will continue to gather energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 14, 2026

Zip Code: 28277

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Long Creek Greenway - Feb 17, 2026

Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. 

Park and meet at Long Creek Greenway, at the address listed here for Target Northlake. Take the first left into the lot at the very end of the store building - look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. 

Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience:

Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available. 

If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office).

Program: Greenways

Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. 

Park and meet at Long Creek Greenway, at the address listed here for Target Northlake. Take the first left into the lot at the very end of the store building - look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. 

Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience:

Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available. 

If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office).

Program: Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 17, 2026

Zip Code: 28216

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: GREENWAY CLEANUP at Four Mile Creek Greenway - March 2026

"Project Captain" Brian McCready is passing the torch to his son, Dylan McCready! We will continue to gather energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

"Project Captain" Brian McCready is passing the torch to his son, Dylan McCready! We will continue to gather energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 14, 2026

Zip Code: 28277

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: GREENWAY CLEANUP at Four Mile Creek Greenway - April 2026

New Project Captain Dylan McCready gathers energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

New Project Captain Dylan McCready gathers energetic Volunteers on one Saturday each month at 9616 Radner Lane, Charlotte, 28277, to trim trees and weeds; pick up trash; and clear branches and debris from the Four Mile Creek Greenway path.

The listed address will provide directions to the Radner Lane entrance - a full map of Four Mile Creek Greenway can be downloaded from Park-Greenway-Brochure.pdf  > Look for #28 – Four Mile Creek Greenway

Volunteers must be at least age 12. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/adult. Wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.Must provide your own WORK gloves and hand pruners/loppers - electric string trimmers or hedge clippers are allowed! Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat.

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen Howard at 980-314-1046 or Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov 

Program: Greenways

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026

Zip Code: 28277

Allow Groups: Yes