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.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Some walking paths are temporarily closed for infrastructure improvements. Please use caution and watch for vehicles. 

Northwood is investing significant capital to make Ballantyne more walkable and is currently working to add infrastructure, connect walking trails and create more engaging experiences for our community to enjoy in Ballantyne’s Backyard. These enhancements will provide additional park accessibility and direct connectivity to Ballantyne Reimagined, the retail and entertainment district expected to deliver in 2024.

For project information, visit BallantyneReimagined.com.

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 in the season. Check out the 2022 Event Schedule.
• Live at 11, an outdoor concert series, brings local bands, bites and brews to Ballantyne on the first Friday of each month of the series. Admission proceeds benefit local organizations.

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].