McAlpine Creek Park, Charlotte

#37 among attractions in Charlotte

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McAlpine Creek Park is a 114 acres park in the south eastern part of Charlotte, North Carolina. McAlpine Creek passes through the park and Irvins Creek joins McAlpine Creek at the southern tip of the park. Hiking trails weave throughout the park providing accees to the park's various geographic features. The original 1978 McAlpine Creek Greenway park was the first greenway built in the western piedmont of North Carolina. ()

Elevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°9'20"N, 80°44'19"W

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Eastside (East Forest)Charlotte United States

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McAlpine Creek Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bojangles Coliseum, Mint Museum, Charlotte Islamic Academy, Ovens Auditorium.

4.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte
120 min walk • Bojangles Coliseum is an 8,600-seat multi-purpose arena located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, which also oversees nearby Ovens Auditorium and the uptown Charlotte Convention Center.
5.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Mint Museum, Charlotte
132 min walk • The Mint Museum, also referred to as The Mint Museums, is a cultural institution comprising two museums, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mint Museum Randolph and Mint Museum Uptown, together these two locations have hundreds of collections showcasing art and design from around the globe.
4 miNW
Islamic architecture
Charlotte Islamic Academy, Charlotte
104 min walk • Charlotte Islamic Academy was the first Islamic institution established in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school opened in 1998 at the site of the Charlotte Islamic Center. After the September 11, 2001 attacks the school received threatening phone calls, forcing it to close for a week.
4.6 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Arenas and stadiums
Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte
117 min walk • Ovens Auditorium is an auditorium located adjacent to Bojangles' Coliseum, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Opened in 1955, Ovens has a seating capacity of 2,455 and has hosted over 7,500 events. It is managed by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.
4.7 miN
Church, Gym, Nursery school
Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte
119 min walk • Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a Southern Baptist megachurch pastored by Rev. Clint Pressley. Hickory Grove Baptist Church has three campus locations in the Charlotte area.
4.3 miW
Church
New City Church, Charlotte
109 min walk • New City Church is a multi-site church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The church is a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America denomination. New City has two campuses, one in the SouthPark area of Charlotte and one on Monroe Road in the nearby suburb of Matthews. Weekend...
5 miN
Queen Anne architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Neal Somers Alexander House, Charlotte
127 min walk • The Neal Somers Alexander House is a historic house located at 5014 North Sharon Amity Road near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
4 miS
35°5'57"N • 80°43'24"W
Squirrel Lake Park, Matthews
102 min walk • Playground, Park
3.9 miNW
Park
Sheffield Park, Charlotte
100 min walk • Sheffield Park is an 8-acre urban park at 1300 Tarrington Avenue in the 1950's-early 1960's era established Neighborhood of Eastway Park/Sheffield Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It features a playground, a picnic shelter, and one court for each of tennis and basketball.
2.9 miW
Synagogue
Temple Israel, Charlotte
74 min walk • Temple Israel located in Charlotte, North Carolina is a large, urban Conservative synagogue located in the Shalom Park district of South Charlotte. As one of six synagogues in Charlotte, it serves more than 650 member families. The rabbi since July 2020 is Michael Wolk, who took over from interim Rabbi Howard Seigel.
4.8 miNW
35°11'42"N • 80°48'32"W
Grier Heights Community Improvement, Charlotte
123 min walk • Park