Ramsey Creek – Mecklenburg Co. First Public Beach

Ramsey Creek Park – Mecklenburg County Beach

Mecklenburg County About To Open It’s First Public Beach

**IMPORTANT UPDATE 6/20/16: Click HERE to Read More

If you live in Charlotte or in the Lake Norman Real Estate area, and want to go to the beach, your closest options have been to drive 3 hours down to South Carolina or 1 hour up to Troutman – now that’s all about to change with the opening of Mecklenburg County’s first ever public beach in Ramsey Creek Park. (View Park Website)

The beach will be located inside Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius. Mecklenburg County Park and Rec crews are hoping to have it finished up this week in time for Memorial Day weekend.

The beach will fit up to 500 swimmers, but parking is only limited to 127 cars, so you’ll most likely either have to carpool or walk on popular weekends.

Lake Norman generated over $21 million last year. With the addition of Mecklenburg County’s first beach, leaders are hoping to blow past that number through restaurant and local business revenue.

Access to the beach will be free, but parking will cost $3 per car. Located in Mid Cornelius, NC along W. Catawba Ave. Address: 18441 Nantz Road

Park Features:

• 43.7 acres waterfront park
• Boat launching area
• Docks
• Fishing pier
• 3 picnic shelters
• Sunbrella rentals
• 1 horseshoe pits
• Volleyball court
• 3-acre dog park
• 1.5 miles of walking/nature trails
• 1 playground