South Charlotte offers a variety of housing options, including charming single detached homes and modern apartments to suit different preferences. This community features convenient access to numerous grocery stores and pharmacies, making errands manageable with vehicles. The area provides easy connections to major highways like I-77, facilitating smooth travel to other locations. Public transportation includes multiple bus lines and rapid access to the Light Rail - Lynx Blue Line, broadening commuting choices. With over 50 parks nearby, there are ample green spaces that contribute to a peaceful and quiet environment. The neighborhood’s calm atmosphere makes it a welcoming place to settle down.
Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy South Charlotte. It is easy to get to parks from the majority of locations within the community since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out. This area is also very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
A charming 29‑acre family favorite located at 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, this park features two playgrounds (for toddlers and older kids), a fishing pier on a peaceful lake, a 12‑hole disc‑golf course, picnic shelters, and direct access to the Four Mile Creek Greenway—ideal for walking, biking, and spotting local wildlife.
This paved, moderate‑difficulty greenway runs from Matthews Elementary to East John Street via Squirrel Lake Park, offering a scenic, car‑free route for walkers, cyclists, families with strollers, and nature lovers along bubbling rock features.
A spacious, multi‑use green space on Weddington Road with mountain‑bike trails, walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds, picnicking facilities, tennis and basketball courts, and the Lake Pointe Hall event venue overlooking the pond—perfect for outdoor recreation and community gatherings.
Located just southeast of Avington, this large county‑owned complex at 2425 Sports Parkway boasts 12 full‑size soccer fields anchored by a stadium seating up to 5,000, hosting regional sports events and providing high‑level athletic amenities.
Avington sits in a walkable network of neighborhood connector paths that link to nearby parks like Squirrel Lake and Beatty Park, offering residents green, pedestrian‑friendly access right from Avington Place and Avington Court into Matthews’s trail system.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
A beloved Labor Day weekend tradition right in downtown Matthews offering live music, carnival rides, parade, food vendors and shopping—perfect for families and neighbors looking for four days of festive community fun.
View event details →A weekly farmers’ market just blocks from Avington where residents can buy fresh local produce, support local vendors, and enjoy a vibrant Saturday morning gathering in their own community.
View event details →An opportunity for families with boys (K–17 yrs) in Avington to explore Christian-based character and leadership programming locally within Matthews in a welcoming community environment.
View event details →A charity motorcycle ride starting and ending in Matthews raising funds for a local child battling leukemia—ideal for residents interested in community philanthropy and supporting families nearby.
View event details →A relaxed afternoon event in town for wine lovers among Avington residents—taste pinot selections and enjoy local fellowship in one of Matthews’s cozy venues.
View event details →A fun, nature-themed trivia evening hosted nearby in Matthews providing a low-cost, educational and social option for families or adults looking to engage with community in an indoor setting.
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Local characteristics and demographics for Avington
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