New greenway stretch opens near Pineville in south Charlotte
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McAlpine Creek Greenway. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
A new mile of McAlpine Creek Greenway is now open off Pineville-Matthews Road — a multimillion-dollar project filled with new boardwalks that extends the popular McAlpine/McMullen/Four Mile greenway network.
Why it matters: Greenways give Charlotte residents and visitors more space to explore the outdoors without worrying about dodging traffic, whether that means going for a run or walk, biking or commuting to work.
By the numbers: The project cost was just under $7.9 million, with much of the funding provided by a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
- Just under $5.8 million came from NCDOT, and the remainder came from Mecklenburg County Capital Plan funding, a county spokesperson tells Axios.
What to expect: The new mile stretch heads north toward Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) from the existing trailhead parking lot at 11823 Johnston Road (this trailhead includes restrooms).
- It includes one of the county's longest boardwalks — 2,610 linear feet — meaning you're walking above water for much of this area.
- The project includes five total boardwalks.
- A pedestrian bridge spans the greenway and the creek. It connects to a new parking lot at 6810 Pineville-Matthews Road, which is expected to open in early 2026 and accommodate 51 cars.
What's next: While the county's greenway master plan calls for future northern extensions, there are not currently phases that are funded, in design or under construction, a county spokesperson tells Axios. Find more information about the county's greenway master plan here.
- The county does have funding allocated for improvements to the existing McAlpine/McMullen/Four Mile Creek Greenway system. Upgrades may range from repairing or replacing paved greenway sections, bridges, boardwalks, signs or renovating parking and restrooms. Find more information about these projects here.
Take a look at the new section of McAlpine Creek Greenway.
