Romare Bearden Park is a 5.4-acre public park located at 300 S. Church Street in

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. Named for Charlotte born artist

Romare Bearden Romare Bearden (September 2, 1911 – March 12, 1988) was an American artist, author, and songwriter. He worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils, and collages. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bearden grew up in New York City a ...

, it opened in late August 2013. It is across the street from

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, the home of the

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. Located in

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, 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

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. 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.Landdesign work/projects:Romare Bearden Park
/ref> The grand opening took place on August 31-September 1, 2013.

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External links

Plan for Romare Bearden Park, Video
{{Charlotte, North Carolina 2013 establishments in North Carolina Parks in Charlotte, North Carolina Protected areas established in 2013