Fitness
Whether you’re looking for adult fitness classes, children’s sports classes, swim lessons, or just a place to get out and take a walk, our Fitness page will guide you to where you need to go!
Barre/Pilates/Yoga Classes
Pure Barre – Ballantyne (and other various locations)
8430 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 502-5888
Sara’s YMCA (open only to those aged 16+)
15940 Brixham Hill Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-716-4680
Waxhaw Yoga Studio
103 East Waxhaw Professional Park Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-256-7015
The Big Love Yoga Barn
Charlotte, NC
Sports Classes for Kids
Water Sports
Riverside Marina – Belmont
1500 River Drive
Belmont, NC 704-813-4591
Boating/kayak/paddleboard access, beach access, outdoor games such as cornhole
Tailrace Marina – Mount Holly
1010 Marina Village Drive
Mount Holly, NC 28120
704-827-0000
Kayak/paddleboard rentals, boat slips, pontoon boat rentals on Lake Wylie
Running Clubs
Ballantyne Running Club
Meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm
The Old Mecklenburg Brewery (Ballantyne location)
15025 Bowl Street
Charlotte, NC
OMB Running Club (Loso)
Meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm
The Old Mecklenburg Brewery (Loso location)
4150 Yancey Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-5644
Summit Ballantyne Run Club
Meets on Fridays at 6:00am
Summit Coffee
13743 Conlan Circle Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28277
Walking Trails and Nature Preserves
The Fit Trail
13515 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Charlotte, NC 28277
Includes 20 stations along the trail with suggested exercises! Great for adults and children (and strollers)!
Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway
Parking at: 11823 Johnston Road or 404 Vista Grande Circle, Charlotte, NC 28226
A little over 2 miles long; restrooms available; boardwalks and sidewalks make for an smooth walk
Anne Springs Close Greenway
2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715
803-547-4575
*children’s farm, trails, waterfront, playground
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 South New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-4490
Glencairn Garden
725 Crest Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-329-5620
Latta Plantation Nature Reserve
6345 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980-314-7878
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
980-314-1128
McGill Rose Garden
940 West Davidson Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-578-2072
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
980-314-1119
UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9090 Craver Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-687-2364
Aquatics
Aqua Tots – Swim School
11926 Providence Road West
Charlotte, NC 28277
British Swim School of Metro Charlotte
704-440-3560
Swim lessons for all ages (infants through adults)
Multiple locations available; visit website to find the one closest to you.
Charlotte Aquatics
7835 Little Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28226
Mecklenberg County Aquatic Center
5841 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
SwimMAC Swim School South
Charlotte Latin
9850 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Water Babies Charlotte
Wingate by Wyndham Matthews
2001 Mt Harmony Church Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
704-266-0921
Biking Trails
Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail
2nd Street
Concord, NC