Ramsey Creek Beach To Open For July 4th Weekend: Details

CORNELIUS, NC — Following closures due to a lifeguard shortage, Ramsey Creek Beach in Cornelius will open this holiday weekend, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation announced Tuesday.

Ramsey Creek Beach will be open Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 from noon until 5 p.m. each day.

Last month, the county reported that an ongoing lifeguard shortage was putting the squeeze on county pool's operations, which also prompted the closure of the Lake Norman beach.

"The national shortage of lifeguards, which has been building for several years, coupled with the very tight employment landscape and compensation challenges, is limiting Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's ability to open its two outdoor seasonal pools, Double Oaks and Cordelia, as well as causing the temporary closure of Ramsey Creek Beach," the county said in a statement in late May.

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This summer, the county has attempted to overcome the lifeguard shortage by increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour and offering a $500 signing bonus.

How To Get Into Ramsey Creek Beach Free

The county is partnering with the Charlotte Area Transit System, which is operating a free shuttle to Ramsey Creek Beach from the CATS Park & Ride lot, located at 19752-19758 One Norman Drive in Cornelius.

"There is no charge for beach access when you ride the free shuttle," the county said in a statement.

Here's a list of entrance fees for Ramsey Creek Beach:

• Mecklenburg County resident — $10 per vehicle
• Non-resident — $15 per vehicle
• Mecklenburg County senior citizen or person with disability — $2
• Non-resident senior citizen or person with disability — $3

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