Starting Monday, May 4, 2026, you can leave the charcoal and campfire gear at home if you are heading to a Mecklenburg County park. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is rolling out a mandatory ...

The ban prohibits the use of open flames at any Mecklenburg County park or facility. It also forbids the use of charcoal ...

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across its park system effective Monday.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across its entire park system beginning Monday, ...

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