Hornets Nest Park, Charlotte

#89 among attractions in Charlotte

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Hornets Nest Park is a 140-acre urban park at 6301 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The park has recreational facilities including 4 lighted tournament softball complexes, sand volleyball courts, a BMX bicycle track, an 18-hole disc golf course, lighted tennis courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, a lake with a fishing pier, 8 picnic shelters, and a concession stand. ()

Elevation: 732 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°19'11"N, 80°52'23"W

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6301 Beatties Ford RdWestside (Sunset Road)Charlotte 28216 United States

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Hornets Nest Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metrolina Speedway, Nevin Community Park, Latta Plantation, Historic Latta Plantation.

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Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
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35°21'15"N • 80°55'50"W
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