Four Mile Creek Greenway & Squirrel Lake Park, Matthews, NC

I had an opportunity to go check out this really nice place in Matthews. The Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County created the Four Mile Creek Greenway. The Greenway is about 2 miles long and has asphalt, concrete and boardwalk sections.  It is mainly used for walking and biking. There are entrances to several neighborhoods along the way. There’s lots of great signage.

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It seems that Squirrel Lake Park has been here forever, yet, I have not found it necessary to go investigate. The Park has 29 acres.  There’s a lake with large dock, really nice playground area, large picnic shelters, grills, trails, a new restroom area complete with “dog bar” and lots of parking.

New Year’s Happenings In Charlotte

We normally stay at home, with our sparkling cider in hand, and watch the New York Times Square ball drop at midnight. But, if you’re possibly new to the area, here are a few events going on to ring in the New Year around Charlotte.

First Night Charlotte – this is Charlotte’s largest alcohol-free event in Uptown Charlotte – there’s plenty  for the kids to do between 12:00 – 5:00pm, and they even have their own countdown between 4:00 – 5:00pm. Around 8:00pm things pick up again for the evening’s activities.

• Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame, outside Charlotte Convention Center, Mint Museum, The Green, Bechtler Museum, Levine Avenue of the Arts.
• When: December 31st – Kid’s Celebration 12:00 – 5:00pm; evening festivities 8:00pm – 12:30am
• Admission: Wristbands are $10.00 for adults, kids 5-12 $5.00 (with banded adult) and 4 and under free (with banded adult). Various locations to buy bands (prior to event) – check with Visitor Info Center; day of event, bands can be purchased between 10:00 – 4:00pm, and between 7:00 – 9:00pm. The Info Center is located at South Tryon and MLK St.

More Charlotte Area Holiday Happenings

Hare are a few more Charlotte area holiday festivities to brighten your day. It’s a great time to get out and see what the Charlotte area has to offer during this beautiful time of year.

Holiday on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink:

• When: now thru January 8, 2012, various hours
• Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza Uptown

• 400 East Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte
• 704-315-3666

Admission: $9.00; skate rental: $3.00