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McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

When
Visit on your scheduleNature Center Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nature Preserve open daily sunup to sundown.
Where
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
No admission fee is listed on the facility page; some programs charge fees
Organizer
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

McDowell Nature Center provides educational programs and resources at the County's oldest nature preserve. The nature center features live native animals, a discovery hall and a gift shop. The preserve is open daily sunup to sundown.

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Official sources checked2026-10-14

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