• Source: Madison Park (Charlotte neighborhood)

Madison Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, is primarily made up of single-family and multi-family residential homes. It is commonly referred to as the Montford/Madison Park/Park Road Shopping Center area; acknowledged in a 2018 survey of more than 5,000 Charlotte residents. The zip-codes that make up Madison Park include 28217, 28210, and 28209. The neighborhood is located between South Boulevard, East Woodlawn Road, Park Road, and slightly extends beyond Tyvola Road. It has a Neighborhood Association, whereby the board of directors help determine the neighborhood boundaries.
Madison Park hosts one of the largest National Night Out events in Charlotte; their 8th hosting on August 2, 2011 estimated over 1,000 residents. The latest event occurred August 6, 2019.




History


Madison Park was developed almost 60 years ago in the late 1950s, as one of the first post-World War II neighborhoods in Charlotte. It consists of brick, ranch-style homes and was originally catered to middle-class family. Today, a mix of original homes and other styles such as cape cods, split levels and mid-century modern can be found.




Demographics


Population (2018): 5,476
Population density (2018): 5 people per acre
Race & ethnicity (2017)
70.3% White
13.7% Hispanic or Latino
5.5% Black or African American
8.7% Asian
1.8% All other races
Median household income (2017): $87,209




Transportation


Lynx Blue Line: The nearest light rail stations include Woodlawn and Tyvola
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has many bus stop surrounding the neighborhood, primarily found on E Woodland Road, South Boulevard, and Park Road.
While most errands require a car, Madison Park is considered a walkable and bikable neighborhood.




Education


Elementary
Park Road Montessori
Pinewood Elementary
Middle
Alexander Graham Middle School
High
Myers Park High School




Nearby Sites of Interest


Park Road Shopping Center - 425,408 square foot shopping center; developed in 1956 as the first open air shopping institution in Charlotte.
SouthPark Mall (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Marion Diehl Park – includes a track and field, gym, pool, and senior center.
72-acre Park Road Park – 11-acre lake, tennis, outdoor sport courts, playgrounds, and trails.
Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Montford drive




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