Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation By the Numbers 20,400 acres of parkland 44 volleyball courts 240 miles of paved mountain 33 miles of developed biking and hiking trails greenway 240 athletic fields 180 playgrounds 152 picnic shelters 149 tennis courts 147 miles of undeveloped 27 regional parks 22 nature preserves 21 gymnasiums 17 community gardens 17 recreation centers 14 fishing piers 14 disc golf courses 9 historic sites greenway 109 basketball courts 94 neighborhood parks 54 community parks 7 public golf facilities 7 fitness centers 7 spray grounds 6 dog parks 5 boat launch areas 3 senior centers 3 nature centers 3 indoor pools 2 outdoor pools 1 public campground Four-Mile Creek Greenway is just one of Mecklenburg County's hundreds of park and recreation amenities freely available to the public. w w w . N R P A . OR G | o c t o b e r 2 0 1 4 | Parks & Recreation 67