# Kid-friendly places in Charlotte

107 listed places in Charlotte: 99 playgrounds and things to do, 5 restaurants, 2 hotels and 1 café. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/restaurants) (5)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/playgrounds) (99)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-kids-menu) (4)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Free things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/free-to-visit) (3)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Charlotte](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-water-play) (6)

## Places (the first 100 of 107)

1. [CLT Airport Overlook](https://ourplayday.com/places/clt-airport-overlook-charlotte) (playground, Charlotte). Free airport overlook with two aviation playgrounds: a plane to climb, a control tower slide, a fuel truck and baggage carts.
2. [Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood](https://ourplayday.com/places/drury-inn-suites-charlotte-arrowood-charlotte) (hotel, Charlotte). Two-room suites with a sofa sleeper, free Pack 'n Plays, a fridge, free hot breakfast and an indoor-outdoor pool.
3. [William R. Davie Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/william-r-davie-park-charlotte) (playground, Charlotte). Big county park with a playground renovated in 2024, toddler structures, several swings and picnic areas.
4. [Suffolk Punch Brewing SouthPark](https://ourplayday.com/places/suffolk-punch-brewing-southpark-charlotte) (restaurant, Charlotte). Brewery taproom right beside the mall's playground, with a kids menu and high chairs.
5. [Omni Charlotte Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/omni-charlotte-hotel-charlotte) (hotel, Charlotte). Hotel with a rooftop pool and the Omni Junior Chefs program, where young guests get to cook.
6. [Seoul Food Meat Company Mill District](https://ourplayday.com/places/seoul-food-meat-company-mill-district-charlotte) (restaurant, Charlotte). Southern barbecue with Korean flavors, and a courtyard with a playground, a splash pad and games.
7. [Cordelia Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cordelia-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a spray ground, a playground and a picnic shelter.
8. [First Ward Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/first-ward-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a spray ground and a playground.
9. [Latta Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/latta-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). A spray ground, playgrounds, walking trails and picnic shelters, plus courts and soccer fields.
10. [Nevin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/nevin-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a spray ground, a playground and a picnic shelter.
11. [West Charlotte Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/west-charlotte-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a spray ground, a playground and a picnic shelter.
12. [Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/brixx-wood-fired-pizza-craft-bar-charlotte) (pizzeria, Charlotte). Wood-fired pizza and pasta with a kids' menu, and a patio by the fountain and open plaza.
13. [Discovery Place Science](https://ourplayday.com/places/discovery-place-science-charlotte) (science center, Charlotte). Hands-on science museum with KidScience for ages 0 to 7, an aquarium and live experiments.
14. [Grow Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/grow-cafe-charlotte) (indoor play space, Charlotte). Montessori-inspired play space for younger kids, with a full café for the grown-ups.
15. [Harriet's Hamburgers](https://ourplayday.com/places/harriet-s-hamburgers-charlotte) (restaurant, Charlotte). Burger place with a Happiness Meal for kids: a kiddo burger, fries or apple chips, juice and a pull-tab surprise.
16. [ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/imaginon-the-joe-joan-martin-center-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). A library and theater just for kids and teens, with a toddler area built around a wooden truck to climb, story times and children's theater shows.
17. [Ray's Splash Planet](https://ourplayday.com/places/ray-s-splash-planet-charlotte) (water park, Charlotte). Indoor water park with a three-story figure-eight slide and a playground.
18. [Sushiya Japan Ramen & Sushi Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/sushiya-japan-ramen-sushi-bar-charlotte) (restaurant, Charlotte). Ramen and sushi bar with a kids' menu of fried rice and chicken nuggets, and Japanese ice cream for dessert.
19. [U.S. National Whitewater Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/u-s-national-whitewater-center-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). Rafting and kayaking on a man-made river, plus a treehouse play area with swinging bridges and a balance-bike trail for the smallest riders.
20. [Abbott Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/abbott-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
21. [Albemarle Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/albemarle-recreation-center-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). Recreation center with a playground.
22. [Allen Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/allen-hills-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
23. [Anita Stroud Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/anita-stroud-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
24. [Archdale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/archdale-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
25. [Berewick Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/berewick-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
26. [Camp Greene Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/camp-greene-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
27. [Campbell Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/campbell-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
28. [Carmel Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/carmel-road-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
29. [Cedarwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cedarwood-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
30. [Chantilly Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chantilly-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
31. [Cherry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cherry-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
32. [Clanton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/clanton-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Big park with playgrounds, picnic shelters, a gazebo and a stretch of the Irwin Creek Greenway.
33. [Clarks Creek Greenway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/clarks-creek-greenway-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Greenway park with a playground.
34. [Clarks Creek Nature Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/clarks-creek-nature-preserve-charlotte) (nature area, Charlotte). Nature preserve with a playground and a picnic shelter.
35. [Collins Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/collins-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
36. [Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/colonel-francis-j-beatty-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
37. [Colonial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/colonial-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
38. [Coulwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/coulwood-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
39. [Davis Flohr Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/davis-flohr-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
40. [Delta Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/delta-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
41. [Derita Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/derita-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
42. [Devonshire Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/devonshire-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
43. [Dowd Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dowd-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
44. [Druid Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/druid-hills-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
45. [Eagles Landing Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eagles-landing-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
46. [Eastway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastway-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
47. [EB Moore Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eb-moore-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
48. [Edgehill Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/edgehill-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
49. [Enderly Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/enderly-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
50. [Eva B. Barber Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eva-b-barber-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
51. [Firestone Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/firestone-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
52. [Five Points Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/five-points-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
53. [Flat Branch Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/flat-branch-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
54. [Forest Pawtuckett Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/forest-pawtuckett-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
55. [Fourth Ward Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fourth-ward-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground of slides and swings, walking paths and decorative fountains.
56. [Frazier Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/frazier-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground for small children, a dog park and creek-side greenway trails.
57. [Fred Alexander Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fred-alexander-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
58. [Friendship Sportsplex](https://ourplayday.com/places/friendship-sportsplex-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). Sports complex with a playground and a picnic shelter.
59. [Grayson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grayson-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
60. [Greenville Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/greenville-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
61. [Grier Heights Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grier-heights-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
62. [Hickory Grove Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hickory-grove-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
63. [Honeysuckle Gelato The Bowl at Ballantyne](https://ourplayday.com/places/honeysuckle-gelato-the-bowl-at-ballantyne-charlotte) (ice cream shop, Charlotte). Handmade gelato and sorbet, including birthday cake, ube and banana pudding, plus waffle cones and gelato sandwiches.
64. [Hornets Nest Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hornets-nest-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
65. [Howie Acres Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/howie-acres-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
66. [Huntingtowne Farms Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/huntingtowne-farms-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
67. [James Boyce Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/james-boyce-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
68. [Julian Underwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/julian-underwood-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
69. [Kilborne Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kilborne-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
70. [L.C. Coleman Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/l-c-coleman-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
71. [Lincoln Heights Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-heights-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
72. [Little Peoples Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-peoples-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
73. [Mallard Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mallard-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
74. [Mason Wallace Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mason-wallace-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
75. [Mayerling Drive Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mayerling-drive-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
76. [McDowell Nature Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/mcdowell-nature-preserve-charlotte) (nature area, Charlotte). Nature preserve with a playground and a picnic shelter.
77. [Methodist Home Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/methodist-home-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
78. [Midwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/midwood-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
79. [North Charlotte Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-charlotte-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
80. [Oakhurst Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/oakhurst-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
81. [Olde Providence Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/olde-providence-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
82. [Park Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/park-road-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Big park with playgrounds and picnic shelters around a lake, plus trails and ball fields.
83. [Pearl Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pearl-street-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
84. [Pressley Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pressley-road-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
85. [Rama Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rama-road-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
86. [Ramblewood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ramblewood-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
87. [Reedy Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/reedy-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Nature Explorer playground built in the woods (stump jumps, sand play), plus more playgrounds, ponds, a fishing pier and nature center trails.
88. [Revolution Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/revolution-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
89. [Robert L. Smith Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/robert-l-smith-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground.
90. [Sedgefield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sedgefield-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
91. [Seversville Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/seversville-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
92. [Shamrock Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shamrock-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
93. [Shuffletown Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shuffletown-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
94. [Solomans Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/solomans-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
95. [Southside Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/southside-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
96. [Steele Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/steele-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.
97. [Sugaw Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sugaw-creek-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
98. [T.M. Winget Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/t-m-winget-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
99. [Thereasea C. Elder Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/thereasea-c-elder-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
100. [Tom Hunter Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tom-hunter-park-charlotte) (park, Charlotte). Park with a playground and picnic areas.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte.

## About this list

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