Madison Park Saved from Baseball Fields | Charlotte News

When Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools nearly turned a beloved neighborhood park into baseball fields, residents rallied to protect their green space — a vital hub for kids to roam and families to gather. In response, the district struck a deal with Mecklenburg County to officially designate Madison Central Park as a county park, shifting maintenance responsibilities while keeping school ownership. Though the immediate threat is over, neighbors are pushing for long-term legal safeguards, and school leaders are also scouting other sites for the Dilworth Youth Sports Association’s fields. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f04cdccaaf7fd57