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than 210 parks and facilities that
provide recreational services for
more than 1 million people.
The Gold Medal Standard
After three years as a finalist for NRPA's Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management, Mecklenburg
County Park and Recreation came
home with the medal in 2012. " I'm
very proud of the work and professional dedication of our staff and volunteers to earn this recognition, " said
Garges at the time of acceptance.
It's this award-winning, longrange planning and resource management that allows Mecklenburg
County Park and Recreation to

continue to meet the needs of their
growing and active community.
Take, for example, the Little Sugar Creek Greenway (LSCG). When
completed, LSCG will span approximately 20 miles in length from the
South Carolina state line to north of
uptown Charlotte. Currently, more
than 6 miles are open to the public.
" The project has been decades in the
making, " says Kirschman.
The LSCG has been of benefit to
not only the residents of Mecklenburg County but the environment as
well. Some sections of the creek that
lends the greenway its name were
capped with concrete. Structures
such as hotels, houses and business were in the flood plain. Those

Revolution Park Sports Academy is a green gem in Mecklenburg County - the facility is
its first LEED-certified building.

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structures were purchased and demolished, the concrete caps were
removed, the creek was restored
and the greenway was built. " What
at one time was deemed the most
polluted creek in the entire state is
quickly improving and coming back
to life, " says Kirschman. In addition, the Greenway has " spurred
over $3 million in private sector investment, " adds Garges.
When complete, the greenway
will include more than 19 miles of
trails and land connectors catering
to the walker, runner, biker and nature lover. Most importantly, LSCG
will provide a much-needed green
space in the heart of Charlotte's urban area.



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