# Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve: Forest Boardwalk & Toddler Nature Discovery Room > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; preserve trails open daily 7:00 AM–sunset - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve, 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 - Ages: All ages; nature center and wetland boardwalk are fully stroller accessible; large children playground on site - Price: Free nature center admission, trail access, and free parking - Schedule: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; preserve trails open daily 7:00 AM–sunset - Organizer: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation - Official page: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/reedy-creek-nature-center-and-preserve-forest-boardwalk-and-toddler-na--listing-21d2366ccb4874488687f13d ## About Spanning 927 acres of protected Piedmont woodland and tranquil streams in northeast Charlotte, Reedy Creek Nature Preserve offers a scenic outdoor escape for families. The modern indoor Nature Center features live native reptiles and amphibians, hands-on touch tables, wildlife puppet stages, and an early-childhood discovery library. Outside, families can follow more than 10 miles of wooded trails, including an ADA-accessible wooden boardwalk crossing wetland ponds and the historic stone ruins of the 1790 Robinson Rockhouse. 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