Ballantyne's Backyard paths
?Ballantyne's Backyard paths: 3.1 miles of bike paths in and around Charlotte, NC. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 93% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
3.1 mi · 93% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
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Best place to start
Park in the lot off Ballantyne Corporate Place, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 300 feet away and a playground is about 900 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Ballantyne's Backyard (along the trail): 1 restroom
- Stream Park (0.2 mi away): 2 playgrounds
- Patrick Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 21 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
3.1 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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