The local parks system once again ranks near the bottom in the latest version of a national analysis by the Trust for Public Land released today, but the lead researcher sees cause for optimism.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County finished 83rd among the nation’s 100 most-populous cities, according to the new rankings. Trust for Public Land is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that advocates for access to the outdoors.

Criteria include various aspects related to park acreage, access, equity, investment…

The local parks system once again ranks near the bottom in the latest version of a national analysis by the Trust for Public Land released today, but the lead researcher sees cause for optimism.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County finished 83rd among the nation’s 100 most-populous cities, according to the new rankings. Trust for Public Land is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that advocates for access to the outdoors.

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