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Romare Bearden Park
Spiral Odyssey (Richard Hunt).jpg
Spiral Odyssey by Richard Hunt, a signature installation at the park.
Type Urban park
Location Charlotte, North Carolina
Area 5.4 acres
Created 2013
Operated by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Website Romare Bearden Park

Romare Bearden Park is a 5.4-acre public park located at 300 S. Church Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Named for Charlotte born artist Romare Bearden, it opened in late August 2013. It is across the street from BB&T Ballpark, the home of the International League's Charlotte Knights.

Located in Uptown Charlotte, the park offers fitness and cultural arts programs throughout the year. The park design is based on Bearden’s collages and paintings as interpreted by supervising artist Norie Sato. It features two gardens, a courtyard of dining tables with chairs on a bed of crushed granite, a formal event green field, a play area with interactive digital chimes including dance chimes, and several waterfalls.

The grand opening took place on August 31-September 1, 2013.

Panorama of Romare Bearden Park
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