Lincoln Park is a 19-acre parcel, which was recently acquired by the city. It is a former industrial site bordered by a rail corridor and a residential neighborhood. The site has been improved with assistance from the State of Michigan with Clean Michigan Initiative funds with specific intent to develop recreation facilities for the community. The development to date includes a 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art skate park, and two sand volleyball courts. Lincoln Park also has a 24-hole disc golf course.
Plans for the park started in 1999 by the Snell Environmental Group. The mayor of Charlotte at the time, Dave Brown, asked area youth to attend a special meeting on January 17, 2000 to discuss the future design for a new park on Sheperd Street in Charlotte. |
Original Park Plans
The original parks plans called for:
- Basketball Court 50' x 84'
- Baseball/Softball 250' x 250' x 275'
- Bleachers 20' x 40'
- Community Center 5,000 Sq. Ft.
- Parking Lot- 50 Spaces 150' x 150'
- Skateboard/ In-line Skating 80' x 125'
- Soccer Field 165' x 300'
- Swimming Pool 60' x 82'
- Tennis Court 36' x 78'
- Volleyball (Two Sand Courts) 85' x 100'
Disc Golf
Also known as Frolf or frisbee golf, is a flying disc game, as well as a precision and accuracy sport, in which individual players throw a flying disc at a target. The goal is to get through a course in as little throws as possible, much like golf.