Lake Park
Lake Park is a new town begun in 1990. Lake Park's developers planned a complete village that would provide a town center with shops, a school, a church, a community center and a variety of home styles, sizes, and price ranges. The neatly landscaped central parkway, pool, tennis courts, community playgrounds, common areas, nature trails and recreation facility make this a comfortable place to live with real family appeal. The focal point of Lake Park is its town center which includes a clock tower plaza and the community center overlooking the village green. Old style row houses and town houses of various price levels line the streets while a church and private school anchor the other ends of the town center.Social activities promote acquaintances and friendships and there are many places for residents to gather connected by pathways throughout the village. Homes in the community were built ranging from the early 1990's to present day. Square footage varies widely as 1,100 to 3,800SF homes can be found. Lake Park residents enjoy lower tax rates and an alternative to Mecklenburg County schools here in Union County.

As the community spreads outward from the town center, the housing styles become less dense and more suburban in nature. Housing of various sizes and prices are mixed throughout the neighborhoods. Several areas are devoted to "reduced maintenance" homes designed to appeal to older residents and a nursing home is available within the town.

The community center offers swimming, tennis, summer sports and fine arts classes. Social clubs and groups include a seniors group and a teen club.

Location

The Lake Park Community is located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte, NC. This neighborhood is located on the edge of the Indian Trail community. It is a part of Union County is just minutes from the popular Matthews community.

The area benefits from its close proximity to the Charlotte area via Independence Blvd, I-485, and Old Monroe Rd. There is talk of a new mall to be built off of I-485 nearby in the future.