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Outdoors Third Ward, Uptown Charlotte

Romare Bearden Park

An outdoor spot in Third Ward, Uptown Charlotte, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Romare Bearden Park in Third Ward, Uptown Charlotte
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Why go

Uptown park beside Truist Field, its trees wrapped in lights through the holidays.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Uptown Charlotte, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel and Merchant & Trade. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Third Ward
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Uptown Charlotte, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

    Uptown hotel facing Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field, a short walk from the countdown.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Merchant & Trade

    Rooftop bar atop the Kimpton Tryon Park, looking over Romare Bearden Park, the ballpark and the skyline.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    CLT NYE at Truist Field

    Charlotte's official countdown inside the Knights' ballpark, with skating, snow tubing, light displays and midnight fireworks.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Aria Tuscan Grill

    Northern Italian restaurant at the base of the Bank of America Corporate Center on Tryon Street.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Capital Grille

    Dry-aged steakhouse on North Tryon Street, one of Uptown's long-running rooms for a special night out.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Fillmore Charlotte

    Concert hall in the AvidXchange Music Factory complex just north of Uptown, with touring bands most weekends.

    Activity · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Romare Bearden Park is a stop on our Charlotte New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go

Average daily highs in Uptown Charlotte run from 49°F in January to 91°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Romare Bearden Park itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Uptown Charlotte from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Uptown Charlotte weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.22700, -80.84730
Destination
Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Romare Bearden Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Romare Bearden Park?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Romare Bearden Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Romare Bearden Park?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: The ballpark's midnight fireworks go up right next door, so this is a free place to watch the sky.

Is Romare Bearden Park free?

Yes, we list Romare Bearden Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Romare Bearden Park?

Romare Bearden Park appears on Charlotte New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.