Ballantyne’s Backyard Community Park

Connect with nature and enjoy the area’s newest, privately-owned community park every day of the week.

About Ballantyne’s Backyard

Ballantyne’s Backyard features over 100 acres of lush green space with miles of running and walking trails, rolling hills and fishing ponds the whole family can enjoy. The community park, located on the former golf course in Ballantyne, offers unparalleled open space and is accessible to everyone. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. View the map for access points, walking paths and restroom facilities. Private event reservations are not permitted at Ballantyne’s Backyard.

NOVEMBER 2021 UPDATE: Walking paths and entrances may be temporarily closed for construction or event setup. Please use caution and avoid barricaded areas. Find more information here; we appreciate your cooperation.

Park Activities

• Run, walk or bike the trails
• Fish catch & release ponds
• Bring your own outdoor games and activities
• Picnic at your leisure
• Create art from an inspiring setting
• Snap a selfie — tag us @goBallantyne
• Collaborate with your team over a walk or lunch
• Enjoy monthly programs powered by Northwood Office

Ballantyne’s Backyard Events

The Charlotte community is invited to enjoy weekly Fitness at 11 classes and monthly Markets at 11 events in Ballantyne’s Backyard throughout the year.

• Fitness at 11, a series in collaboration with SweatNET, hosts Yoga & Mimosas classes on Saturday mornings and Power Afterhours on Thursday evenings. Sign up for a membership or pay per class.
• Markets at 11 features over 40 local businesses, live music, food trucks, local beer and picnicking from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a daycation in the heart of Ballantyne’s Backyard on the second Saturday of every month. Stay tuned for vendor lists and an event schedule for the rest of the season.
• Live at 11, an outdoor concert series, brings local bands, bites and brews to Ballantyne on the first Friday of August, September and October. Admission proceeds benefit local organizations.

Directions to Ballantyne’s Backyard

The park is nestled between existing office buildings on the east side of Ballantyne and accessible from the main entrance off of North Community House Road. Parking is available at 11611 North Community House Road and neighboring parking decks. View the map for directions and parking. Explore more nearby recreation and leisure options.

Event Policy for Ballantyne’s Backyard

All private or public events must be pre-approved by Northwood Office. Northwood Office holds the right to deny the use of Ballantyne’s Backyard for public and private events, and park policies are enforced by Ballantyne Security. For community event inquiries email [email protected].