The Optimist Youth Park is located at 1264 W. Kinsel Highway, approximately 1 1/4 miles west of Cochran just north of the Charlotte city limits. The property is a wooded 20 acre parcel. The Optimist Park is intended to provide youth groups of all types and ages access to a four season natural area. Many Eagle Scout projects have taken place at the park. The park is available for day or overnight camping except for firearm gun season November 15-30. Activities may include field trips, hiking, nature study, bird watching, sledding, cross-country skiing, or jogging. Campers, travel trailers, etc. are not permitted. Camping is with your tent or our bunkhouse only. All groups must be supervised and accompanied by adults. Sponsors, leaders and parents must make reservations at [email protected] at Eaton Community Bank at 236 S. Cochran in Charlotte or call 517.543.3880. The application is available at the bank or can be downloaded below and then submitted with cash or check at the bank. Questions can be directed to Gene at 517.980.2845 or Don at 517.256.5957. Application-go to drop down window on Charlotte Optimist Youth Park above "Park Application" |