Colonel Francis Beatty Park

We reserved this space for a company meeting. We utilized the pavilion area, which does not have wifi if you were wondering. I'm not sure if other parts of the park or other buildings have it. Well the park is beautiful. It's clean and it's apparent that it's well taken care of. The lake has a trail around it and trails through the wooded areas. There is ample parking for larger events. If I lived closer to here, I would definitely visit this place regularly.

We came here to get outside on some local trails when we didn't want to drive to the mountains. It's a pretty big park with a lot of criss crossing trails. It has a lot of mountain biking trails, but we were just hiking. The lake is really pretty and some of the trails go right along it. I'm not sure if we followed an actual predefined hike, but I think we walked for about 4 miles which is pretty good for a Charlotte park. If you're looking to get outside in Charlotte, check out this park!

I believe this is one of the largest parks operated by the Mecklenburg County Park and Rec department. At 265 acres and chock full of features and amenities, it's the biggest in the south region for sure.Two lighted basketball courtsSix tennis courtsFive lighted soccer fieldsTwo softball fieldsFour horseshoe pitsIndoor and outdoor sheltersWalking trailsTen picnic areas with tables and grillsMountain biking trailsAmphitheaterAND A LAKE that offers kayaking and fishing and canoeing.This is a great feature in the southwest Charlotte region. On a drizzly Sunday afternoon, I did a little walking on the trails. It's nice here.[Review 11573 overall, 1353 of 2019.]

Beautiful venue for a bridal shower. Rental includes a large facility that held 50 guests very comfortably. Equipped kitchen with stove, fridge and sinks. Also 2 bathrooms that were indoors and very clean. Interior was spacious and closed off to park attendees with a large sign outside indicating "closed for an event".Rental also included access to the exterior of the nearby lake whichcI noticed had an outdoor grill. There are tennis courts nearby. Worth looking into renting space for any event

My friend has taken me here a few times this year (2022) to do some morning yoga and water activities. It's clean and has a friendly crowd.

I've lived quite close to Col. Francis Beatty Park for over a year now and finally got out to pay it proper respects. The park's reputation preceded it in my running circles, especially among the trail running, dirtbag kind. With miles of trails on offer for mountain bikers, hikers and runners alike you can spend plenty of time here surrounded by natures beauty.Despite its proximity to the Charlotte, the park is quite large and not overflowing with trash or damage. It must take an army to maintain and the Tarheel Trailblazers are a standalone force in upkeeping the trails alone. I came here for the trails so I can share most about that aspect of the park. They're as in shape as they can be. Signs are placed here and there directing bikes one way and walkers the opposite so as to limit any chance for calamity. That said, the trails are otherwise a poorly marked mess of offshoots. There's unfortunately not much that can be done about that now as the litany of side trails bisecting main trails have been stamped in hard by thousands of boots. Then there's the issue of wash out and mud. When it rains here you might as well ignore this park for 48 hours of full sun, zero rain if you plan to hike. Otherwise bring your least favorite waterproof hightops because you're going to posthole.The park has a slew of other amenities. The lake, of course, where you can paddle about to your delight all day long. There are playgrounds, swingsets, docks, paved paths, picnic tables, charcoal barbecue grills, ample [free] parking and much more that I, no doubt, overlooked on my visit to the trails. After a few dry days I will certainly be back for a proper trail run.

Great park. Easy access and lots of parking. Plenty of shaded areas too. The lake is small and really nice. There is also a small playground. They have walking trails as well as a paved trail. Felt safe walking around the area and it was easy to social distance. I will be back!

We went there for biking ‍ but they have place for tennis and hiking too. They have 3 options biking , green , blue and black. Green is medium , blue is harder than green and black is hardest. You ride bike between trees , over the roots , uphills and downhills, some regular ground some hard but you really enjoy there. Its fun and quiet place and more clean O2. I believe you will enjoy there

I absolutely love this place. I spend way too much time here typically on the trails. Beatty Park is a 265 acre park that has a ton of recreational facilities from trail systems to 2 basketball courts (lighted), 6 tennis courts, 5 lighted soccer fields, 4 horseshoe pits, indoor shelters, 2 outdoor picnic shelters, 10 picnic areas, 2 playgrounds, conference center, restrooms, 2 softball fields and fantastic lake with kayaking, fishing and canoeing.They have an awesome singletrack 5+ miles green/blue and black-diamond trail system. It's used by both walkers and mountain bikers, using in opposing directions. The trail system has something for everyone, plenty of awesome jumps and obstacles, some decent technical areas and a few hills, some flowy and flat runs.The kayaking is pretty cool. You literally pull from your car and directly into the nice sized lake. It's not huge, but plenty big enough to enjoy some fishing or hang out on.The soccer fields aren't the best in the area, though they have grass and nice goals --what else is needed, right? The tennis courts and basketball areas are great, well lit and well maintained, as is the remainder of the park for that matter.There are many picnic tables as mentioned and some secluded picnic areas around the parking with several parking lots. They're equipped with great tables, grills, and trash cans, again, always nice and well maintained.Overall a fantastic location kudos to CharMeck for such a great space.

One of the top parks in Charlotte.Lots of walking trails, a couple of playgrounds, and plenty of fields, not to mention a stocked lake. There are restrooms on site and plenty of parking. Bonus is that kayaks and canoes are allowed on the lake. Very safe, clean, and quiet (for Charlotte). Nice place to spend an afternoon, but gets very busy on Saturdays (bc of ball games).