Madison Park (Charlotte neighborhood)
Madison Park | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 35.1650° N, 80.8503° W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Area | |
| • Land | 404 ha (998 acres) |
| https://mcmap.org/qol/#37/393 | |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 5,476 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code | 28217, 28210, 28209 |
| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| Quality of Life Dashboard | |
Madison Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3] It has a Neighborhood Association, whereby the board of directors help determine the neighborhood boundaries.[4]
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.[5] The latest event occurred August 6, 2019.[6]
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 consists of brick, ranch-style homes and was originally catered to middle class family.[7] Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.[8]
Demographics
- Population (2018): 5,476[9]
- Population density (2018): 5 people per acre[9]
- Race & ethnicity (2017)[9]
- 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[9]
Transportation
- Lynx Blue Line: The nearest light rail stations include Woodlawn[10] and Tyvola[11]
- 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.[12]
Education
- Elementary[13]
- Park Road Montessori
- Pinewood Elementary
- High[13]
- Myers Park High School
Nearby Sites of Interest
- Park Road Shopping Center[7] - 425,408 square foot shopping center[14]; developed in 1956 as the first open air shopping institution in Charlotte.[15]
- SouthPark Mall (Charlotte, North Carolina)[7]
- Marion Diehl Park – includes a track and field, gym, pool, and senior center.[8]
- 72-acre Park Road Park – 11-acre lake, tennis, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, and trails.[8]
- Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Montford drive[16]
References
- ^ "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 13" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "What is Charlotte's best neighborhood? Meet the winner of the 2018 Charlotte Neighborhood Bracket". Charlotte Observer. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Madison Park". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Bylaws of The Madison Park Neighborhood Association of Charlotte" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ McMillan, Caroline (27 July 2011). "Madison Park to host 8th night out event". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "National Night Out 2019". City of Charlotte. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "Park Woodlawn Area Plan, Pg. 76" (PDF). Retrieved 24 April 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Madison Park". HipHoods. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
