Romare Bearden Park is a Charlotte public park named after regional artist Romare Bearden, a leading 20th-century African-American artist and civil rights activist associated with Harlem-based arts and activism group The Spiral. The 5.4-acre park was opened to the public in 2013, located along downtown Charlotte's Church Street across from the BB&T Ballpark. Its landscape design is inspired by collage paintings by Bearden, with landscaping overseen by artist Norie Sato. Two formal gardens are offered, along with a Childhood Muse Plaza play area with interactive chime elements, an event green, a public courtyard, and several waterfalls. Public special events offered at the park throughout the year include the Romare Fest music festival, the Bearden Music Series summer concert series, and an annual Bearden Birthday Bash.

Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Phone: 980-314-1002

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