Park and Recreation Offers Free Fans to Seniors This Summer
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
Fans are available at eight locations. Mecklenburg County residents 60 years and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who receive disability income can register to pick up a fan while supplies last. Register for pickup online or by calling one of these locations. Walk-ups will not be accepted.
- Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 N. Idlewild Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1101
- Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1111
- David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road in Huntersville, 980-314-1127
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive in Charlotte, 980-314-3772
- Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2350 Johnston-Oehler Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1121
- Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, 980-314-6772
- Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma St. in Charlotte, 980-314-1105
- Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1320
Fans are limited to one per person. When picking up a fan, an individual must show a valid driver’s license or state ID providing proof of age and a current Mecklenburg County address.
Fans are provided through a grant from Duke Energy Carolinas.