Madison Park (Charlotte neighborhood)
Madison Park | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 35°10′01″N 80°51′40″W / 35.167°N 80.861°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| City | Charlotte |
| Council District | 6 |
| Founded | 1950s |
| Annexed | 1960[1] |
| Government | |
| • City Council | Tariq Bokhari[2] |
| Area | |
| • Land | 404 ha (998 acres) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 5,476 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code | 28209, 28210, 28217 |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Website | madisonparkcharlotte |
Madison Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes.[3] It is commonly referred to as the Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center area; acknowledged in a 2018 survey of more than 5,000 Charlotte residents.[4] The zip-codes that make up Madison Park include 28217, 28210, and 28209. The neighborhood is located between South Boulevard, East Woodlawn Road, Park Road, and slightly extends beyond Tyvola Road.[5] It has a Neighborhood Association, whereby the board of directors help determine the neighborhood boundaries.[6]
Madison Park hosts one of the largest National Night Out events in Charlotte; their 8th hosting on August 2, 2011 estimated over 1,000 residents.[7] The latest event occurred August 6, 2019.[8]
History[edit]
Madison Park was developed almost 60 years ago in the late 1950s, as one of the first post-World War II neighborhoods in Charlotte. It consists of brick, ranch-style homes and was originally catered to middle-class family.[9] Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.[10]
Demographics[edit]
- Population (2018): 5,476[11]
- Population density (2018): 5 people per acre[11]
- Race & ethnicity (2017)[11]
- 70.3% White
- 13.7% Hispanic or Latino
- 5.5% Black or African American
- 8.7% Asian
- 1.8% All other races
- Median household income (2017): $87,209[11]
Transportation[edit]
- Lynx Blue Line: The nearest light rail stations include Woodlawn[12] and Tyvola[13]
- Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has many bus stop surrounding the neighborhood, primarily found on E Woodland Road, South Boulevard, and Park Road.
While most errands require a car, Madison Park is considered a walkable and bikable neighborhood.[14]
Education[edit]
- Elementary[15]
- Park Road Montessori
- Pinewood Elementary
- Middle
- Alexander Graham Middle School
- High[15]
Nearby Sites of Interest[edit]
- Park Road Shopping Center[9] - 425,408 square foot shopping center;[16] developed in 1956 as the first open air shopping institution in Charlotte.[17]
- SouthPark Mall (Charlotte, North Carolina)[9]
- Marion Diehl Park – includes a track and field, gym, pool, and senior center.[10]
- 72-acre Park Road Park – 11-acre lake, tennis, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, and trails.[10]
- Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Montford drive[18]
References[edit]
- ^ "Charlotte Explorer". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Council". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "What is Charlotte's best neighborhood? Meet the winner of the 2018 Charlotte Neighborhood Bracket". Charlotte Observer. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Madison Park". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ McMillan, Caroline (27 July 2011). "Madison Park to host 8th night out event". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "National Night Out 2019". City of Charlotte. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Tambussi, Julie. "Madison Park". Savvy + Co. Real Estate. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ a b c d "Charlotte/Mecklenburg Quality of Life Explorer". mcmap.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "WOODLAWN STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "TYVOLA STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Madison Park neighborhood in Charlotte". Walk Score. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ a b "Madison Park, Charlotte Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin". www.redfin.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Park Road – Charlotte, NC". parkroadshoppingcenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ Touissant, Katie (27 March 2018). "An insider's guide to Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center: What to eat, drink and do". Charlotte Five. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Madison Park". HipHoods. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
