RAMSEY CREEK BEACH

June 29. Mecklenburg County will open Ramsey Creek beach in Cornelius July 3 and July 4 with limited capacity from noon to 5 pm.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in conjunction with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate a free shuttle from the CATS Park & Ride lot on Sefton Park, just past Jetton Road extension.

There is no charge for beach access when you ride the free shuttle.

Fees for vehicle entrance to the beach are:

Per vehicle – County resident, $10.00

Per vehicle – Non-resident, $15.00

Senior citizen or person with disability – County resident, $2.00

Senior citizen or person with disability – Non-resident, $3.00

No more details

The beach was closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and an ongoing lifeguard shortage delayed this year’s opening around Memorial Day. The county did not have any details on when the beach will be open after the holiday weekend.