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'''Madison Park,''' a [[neighborhood]] in [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]], is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Land%20Use%20Planning/ParkWoodlawn/ParkWoodlawn_Adopted.pdf#page=13|title=Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=155m7v-7FOrXMzSm4JEUemqVbi2k|title=Madison Park|website=Google My Maps|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> Its boundaries are determined by the neighborhood board of directors. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madisonparkcharlotte.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-MPNA-Bylaws-Updated.pdf#page=1|title=Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref>
'''Madison Park,''' a [[neighborhood]] in [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]], is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Land%20Use%20Planning/ParkWoodlawn/ParkWoodlawn_Adopted.pdf#page=13|title=Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/article236137828.html|title=What is Charlotte’s best neighborhood? Meet the winner of the 2018 Charlotte Neighborhood Bracket.|date=19 March 2018|work=Charlotte Observer|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=155m7v-7FOrXMzSm4JEUemqVbi2k|title=Madison Park|website=Google My Maps|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> It has a Neighborhood Association, whereby the board of directors help determine the neighborhood boundaries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madisonparkcharlotte.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-MPNA-Bylaws-Updated.pdf#page=1|title=Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McMillan|first=Caroline|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/community/south-charlotte/article9064268.html|title=Madison Park to host 8th night out event|date=27 July 2011|work=The Charlotte Observer|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref> The latest event occurred August 6, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://charlottenc.gov/CommunityLetter/National_Night_Out/Pages/default.aspx|title=National Night Out 2019|website=City of Charlotte|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Madison Park was developed almost 60 years ago in the late 1950’s, as one of the first post-[[World War II]] neighborhoods in Charlotte. It primarily consists of brick, ranch-style homes and was originally catered to middle class family.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Land%20Use%20Planning/ParkWoodlawn/ParkWoodlawn_Adopted.pdf#page=76|title=Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref> Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.savvyandcompany.com/moving-here/hoods-we-like/madison-park/|title=Madison Park|last=Tambussi|first=Julie|website=Savvy + Co. Real Estate|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Land%20Use%20Planning/ParkWoodlawn/ParkWoodlawn_Adopted.pdf#page=76|title=Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref> Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.savvyandcompany.com/moving-here/hoods-we-like/madison-park/|title=Madison Park|last=Tambussi|first=Julie|website=Savvy + Co. Real Estate|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==


* [[Lynx Blue Line]]''':''' The nearest light rail stations include Woodlawn<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxcharlotte.com/lynx-stations/woodlawn-station/|title=WOODLAWN STATION|website=www.lynxcharlotte.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> and Tyvola<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxcharlotte.com/lynx-stations/tyvola-station/|title=TYVOLA STATION|website=www.lynxcharlotte.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>.
* [[Lynx Blue Line]]''':''' The nearest light rail stations include Woodlawn<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxcharlotte.com/lynx-stations/woodlawn-station/|title=WOODLAWN STATION|website=www.lynxcharlotte.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> and Tyvola<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxcharlotte.com/lynx-stations/tyvola-station/|title=TYVOLA STATION|website=www.lynxcharlotte.com|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
* [[Charlotte Area Transit System]] (CATS) has many bus stop surrounding the neighborhood, primarily found on E Woodland Road, South Boulevard, and Park Road.
* [[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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walkscore.com/NC/Charlotte/Madison_Park|title=Madison Park neighborhood in Charlotte|website=Walk Score|language=en|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
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** Pinewood Elementary
** Pinewood Elementary


* Middle
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** Myers Park High School
**Alexander Graham Middle School
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** [[Myers Park High School]]


== Nearby Sites of Interest ==
== Nearby Sites of Interest ==


* [[Park Road Shopping Center]]<ref name=":0" /> - 425,408 square foot shopping center;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://parkroadshoppingcenter.com/|title=Park Road – Charlotte, NC|website=parkroadshoppingcenter.com|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref> developed in 1956 as the first open air shopping institution in Charlotte.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Touissant|first=Katie|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article236138458.html|title=An insider’s guide to Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center: What to eat, drink and do|date=27 March 2018|work=Charlotte Five|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref>
* [[Park Road Shopping Center]]<ref name=":0" />
* [[SouthPark Mall (Charlotte, North Carolina)]]<ref name=":0" />
* [[SouthPark Mall (Charlotte, North Carolina)]]<ref name=":0" />
* Marion Diehl Park – includes a track and field, gym, pool, and senior center.<ref name=":1" />
* Marion Diehl Park – includes a track and field, gym, pool, and senior center.<ref name=":1" />
* 72-acre Park Road Park – 11-acre lake, tennis, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, and trails.<ref name=":1" />
* 72-acre Park Road Park – 11-acre lake, tennis, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, and trails.<ref name=":1" />
* [[Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)]]
* [[Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)]]
* Montford drive<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphoods.com/blog/charlotte-neighborhoods/madison-park/|title=Madison Park|website=HipHoods|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref>
* Montford drive


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Latest revision as of 23:48, 11 February 2022

Madison Park
Neighborhood
Map
Coordinates: 35°10′01″N 80°51′40″W / 35.167°N 80.861°W / 35.167; -80.861
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyMecklenburg County
CityCharlotte
Council District6
Founded1950s
Annexed1960[2]
Government
 • City CouncilTariq Bokhari[1]
Area
 • Land404 ha (998 acres)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
5,476
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
28209, 28210, 28217
Area codes704, 980
Websitemadisonparkcharlotte.org

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

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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

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  • 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

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While most errands require a car, Madison Park is considered a walkable and bikable neighborhood.[14]

Education

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  • Elementary[15]
    • Park Road Montessori
    • Pinewood Elementary

Nearby Sites of Interest

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References

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  1. ^ "Meet the Council". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Charlotte Explorer". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. ^ "What is Charlotte's best neighborhood? Meet the winner of the 2018 Charlotte Neighborhood Bracket". Charlotte Observer. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Madison Park". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ "Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  7. ^ McMillan, Caroline (27 July 2011). "Madison Park to host 8th night out event". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  8. ^ "National Night Out 2019". City of Charlotte. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  9. ^ a b c "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b c Tambussi, Julie. "Madison Park". Savvy + Co. Real Estate. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  11. ^ a b c d "Charlotte/Mecklenburg Quality of Life Explorer". mcmap.org. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ^ "WOODLAWN STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  13. ^ "TYVOLA STATION". www.lynxcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  14. ^ "Madison Park neighborhood in Charlotte". Walk Score. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  15. ^ a b "Madison Park, Charlotte Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin". www.redfin.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  16. ^ "Park Road – Charlotte, NC". parkroadshoppingcenter.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Madison Park". HipHoods. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
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