500 Bilmark Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28213
Park and Recreation Office: (704) 432-2924

Hours of Operation:
5:30pm-8:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday

Northeast Park District Brochure

Directions to Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School:

• From Sugar Creek Road, turn into the Hidden Valley Community at the light at Hidden Valley Road (right if approaching from North Tryon Street, left if approaching from I-85). Follow Hidden Valley Rd. until it dead ends into Cinderella Road. Turn left on Cinderella and follow it until it dead ends into Bilmark Avenue. Turn right on Bilmark and you will see a bridge leading through the woods and up the hill to Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School.
  
  

Facility Amenities:

• Basketball Gymnasium
• Mult-Purpose Gym
• Dance Studio  and Classroom

Events and Programs:

Northeast Park District College Tour

An excellent opportunity for middle school and high school students to visit area universities.  Students will be able to tour and receive admission information from institutions of higher learning. Fayetteville State University (Mar 24), South Carolina State University (March 29), Claflin University (March 29), and  Appalachian State University (March 31).

Dates:    March 24
                March 29
                March 31
Time:      Depart Nevin Park at 8 a.m., Return by 5:30 p.m.
Cost:      $15, Please bring $7 cash day of trip for lunch.
Online barcode: 18294, 18297, and  18298
Contact:  Atuya Cornwell, 704-336-8465

Bridging the Gap in Communication, Writing, Fitness and Art MLK After School Project

Need a foreign language, improve your writing skills for high school and college credits. Are you into art, music, dance or even the theater. Check this program out. Bridging the Gap. The program is designed for fifth graders, middle and high school students who want  prepare for college or for the student in need of review and or remedial reasons.

Day:     Monday and Wednesdays 
Dates:  January 23 to June
Time:   4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Cost:    $25 weekly
Site:     Martin Luther King Middle
Online barcode: 18393
Contact:  Azivia Little, 704-336-8826

Monday Night Basketball

Five on five full court play.  Adult court (18 years and up) and youth court (Ages 12-17).  Come out and enjoy our new air-conditioned gymnasium.

Day:     Every Monday
Dates:  Starting March 6
Time:   6 to 8 p.m.
Cost:    $2
Site:      MLK, Jr. Middle School
Contact: Atuya Cornwell, 704-432-2924

The Northeast Cheer Leaders

Ready for some fun and excitement.  Come out and join the Hidden Valley Community Cheer leaders. Being a cheerleader is a good way to stay in condition, stay confident and fit.

Day:        Wednesdays
Dates:    Starts January 25, 2006
Time:      4:30 p.m.
Cost:      $4.00 per class
Site:        Martin Luther King, Jr.  Middle              School
Online barcode:  18797
Contact: Azivia D. Little , 704-336-8826

Water Tiger Tae Kwon Do
Affordable traditional martial arts training.  Everyone is welcome, all ages, and all abilities.  The only prerequisite required is the desire to learn. Please visit website: www.watertigertkd.com

Day:        Wednesday
Dates:     Starting Jan 4
Time:      6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Site:        MLK, Jr. Middle School   
                (Dance Studio)
Contact:  704-770-6649

Staff Contacts

Azivia D. Little
Recreation Coordinator, Northeast Park District
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Dept.
6000 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704)336-8826
(704)336-8871

Atuya O. Cornwell
Athletic Coordinator, Northeast Park District
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept.
6000 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(O) 704-336-8465
(F) 704-336-8871