Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve
Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone:704-875-2312
Fax:704-875-1724
Web: www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Home.atm
Size: 1,343 acres.
Location:Twelve miles north of Charlotte.
Facilities:Picnic areas, concessions, lake, beach area, boat dock,boat rentals, trails, visitor center, historic plantation, equestriancenter, playground, sports area.
Activities:Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, volleyball.
Special Features:The marquee historical attraction at the park is the 1800Catawba River Plantation, the restored home of park namesake JamesLatta. The park also houses the Carolina Raptor Center, a facility forinjured or orphaned birds of prey.
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