Latta Plantation Park

It’s a great park to walk around! I really enjoyed visiting. Definitely will come again!

This place made me so happy. I’m new to Huntersville and this plantation reminded me of home in Pennsylvania. I loved the water, the trails, the kayaking, the horses, I loved everything. It’s such a bwautiful place to visit.

We are so lucky to have this near us. My children love to go on a picnic, hike the trails near the lake and then feed the horses. You can buy treats for $ 1.00 in the little store. A lot to do and a great resources!

A really beautiful spot to visit. I love the bench swing and how you can watch the sunset. I love watching people riding horses through the woods. A little bit of a drive once you turn on the road… but it’s worth it. It’s similar to spots at Jetton but seems more serene and peaceful here. Celtic event here March 12, 2016!

One of my favorite parks for long runs. The trails are well maintained and absolutely beautiful. There are many people riding horses (which I want to do some day!) and there are some gorgeous lookouts of the lake, which is massive and so peaceful. I often see kayakers out there as well. There is a wild array of wildlife within Latta too, not to mention, a raptor center also.

I’ve lived on the lake over 14 years but only recently went to the park as I’ve seen it from my boat. I’ve used the launch area there to kayak on several occasions. The park is beautiful and well maintained and is so close to uptown. Mt island lake is a hidden gem in Charlotte that many who live here aren’t aware of and that’s a shame. If you want a nice day trip this fall check out this beautiful park. They have several seasonal events as well. Heed the no swimming warning as sadly there have been tragic drownings that were avoidable. The signs are there for a reason.

Area gem that bestows nature’s reprieve from the hustle of the city. Grab a map, refill a bottle of water, and start wandering. Just let your soul guide you as you soak in the miles of tree-​lined trails. If you pay attention you might catch a glimpse of a hawk, owl, or turkey. The park is free to enjoy so if you find some inadvertent trash along the way, pick it up and dispose it properly – that’s a small price for such a wonderful place! Breath it all in. Enjoy.

Very cool family trip not a lot of activities and the costumed employees acted like we were actually bothering them. Never the less it was fun and my daughter liked it

I definitely learned alot about the south here. Really glad we spent a few hours here. Makes you appreciate modern times.

This is great park, I’ve gone walking on the trails and its a relaxing experience being one with nature. Bring insect repellant! There are biting bugs out on the trails. The park is very well maintained. It’s also nice to sit and look out on the lake.

Great place for hiking — the trails are pretty clear and there are lots of them! Only wish there were bathroom facilities near the entrance to the trails. Also, the raptor center is pretty cool — took my son a couple of years ago and will be taking him again this year now that he’s a little older. Other than that, haven’t really done any of the tours or horseback riding, but a great place for an outing with the kids!

I hiked here with my dog the other day and fell in love. It’s true what they say about the horses though, you have to be careful where you walk! We hiked through there for about an hour taking our time and never came across anyone riding horses and barely came across people. We were there super early though so that may have been the reason. Now that I have discovered this park I will be here all the time, a great place to get away from the ‘city’.

Be attentive on the trails or you might just step in a pile of horse poo. Yes, you share the trails with horseback riders. This is one of the only trails that allow horse riding. There is an equestrian center and parking for trailers available.
The lake is beautiful and prehistoric fish have been spotted in there which grow up to 6 feet in length with razor sharp teeth… so don’t fall in for fear of being eaten… not really, but I let my imagination get the better of me.
There are many things for all family members. Picnic areas, wide trails, the Rapor Center, the Historic Latta Plantation, etc. During the warmer weather, you can rent canoes or kayaks.
Yay for nature and a lot of it at Latta Plantation Park!

Beautiful park in the Charlotte area. Great for hiking or running on the trails, you can canoe in the lake, fish if you have a license, you can bike here, have a picnic, go horseback riding, visit the Raptor center there is plenty to do here. Plus you have to visit the Plantation itself very nice. I can’t wait to comeback here.

Living in the burbs and spending most of my time in the city, I always look and seek out some natural green space now and then. Running on the greenways are great, but it is rare to have a good amount of land dedicated to nature and activities. Latta Plantation Park is not only home to the Carolina Raptor Center, but also has a number of horse trails (you can use for running and hiking as well) and access to Mountain Island Lake for water activities.
I came here for an open water swimming event (NOTE: there is no swimming in the lake unless it is a sanctioned event). It was strange getting into the water right were a big «NO SWIMMING» warning sign was posted. The no swimming rule is probably due to the way the lake was formed and Duke Energy’s involvement, but the rules are the rules. There are plenty of houses that dot the perimeter with docks and watercraft.
The park facilities are well kept and there is a good sense of trying not to interfere too much with nature.

Bordering Mountain Island Lake (Charlotte’s watershed-​Keep It Clean!)
Incredible hiking, biking, paddleboarding, picnic-​ing, relaxing! 15 – 20 minutes from Southpark!
The Raptor Center is here also, just FYI

I’ve been dying to go on a hike but didn’t know where to go since I’m relatively new to the area. A couple of people recommended checking out Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, so this morning I woke up, slapped on my hiking gear and headed out to check out the trails.
There is a total of fourteen miles of trail at the park, and most of them take you through some scenic areas, whether it be within the forest or alongside a huge field. There are at least ten different trails to choose from, and they are made for hiking as well as horseback riding. That being said, as a hiker you’ll have to balance between taking in the scenery and watching where you step, as you will come across plenty of piles of horse… droppings.
My only real complaint is that the trails are a bit confusing at times. There were at least two intersections I came across that weren’t clearly marked, and I ended up turning where I didn’t want to or totally missing the turn I was looking for. The map I was given at the Nature Center (where you park the car) wasn’t much help at all, as the map was in black and white, but the trails are color coded. Yeah, not much help at all.
Still, I’ll put up with being a bit lost. If anything it leads to a grand adventure in the outdoors. I’ll definitely be back the next time I get a chance to go hiking, as it’s pretty darn close to my apartment. I just hope they have some colored maps next time I go.

This is a beautiful park surrounding Mountain Island Lake. The park offers miles of trails for runners, hikers and horseback riders. There is a access to the lake for boaters and fishing as well and plenty of tables for those interested in picnicking.
This is one of my favorite parks in Charlotte, not only because of the trails but because it is also home to the Carolina Raptor Center and the Historic Latta Plantation. Those i have/​will review separately.
The park is easy to get to from I-​77 and I-​485 so there’s no excuse not to check it out if you’re in the area and have the time!

Within the park exists the Historical Plantation, the Equestrian center, the Nature Preserve and the Carolina Raptor Center. This is a very pretty park preserve with lots of walking and riding (horses, bikes and I did see some segways as well, yeesh) trails. So there’s plenty of stuff to do. Many of them lead to the various overlooks and launch points into Mountain Island lake, where it seems folks enjoy canoeing and water skiing, and a few rogue kids were wading. There are some picnic tables and picnic-​table-​like rocks that you can set down and enjoy a snack on. It’s a relatively small preserve operated by Meck county, so it’s not nearly the adventure you’d enjoy driving out to the woods woods but if you’ve got kids or horses or something or you just don’t feel like driving the almost three hours to get out there, this is a nice natural break from the ordinary.