Mecklenburg County, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, at 9 a.m., Mecklenburg County residents 60 years and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who receive disability income can register to pick up a fan. Registration will be available online or by calling one of the nine pickup locations.
Fans will be available for pickup starting June 25 at these locations, while supplies last:
- Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idlewild Road North in Charlotte, 980-314-1101
- David B. Waymer Recreation 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, 2530 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
- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, 943 W. Sugar Creek Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1124
- Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, 980-314-1320
- West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive in Charlotte, 980-314-1120
Walk-up requests will not be accepted. 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.
The fans are provided through contributions from Duke Energy.
