First Ward Park
First Ward Park is a 4.6 acre urban park in the First Ward neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte. After a national competition to attract architects, the firm Shadley Associates was selected to build the park. The park incorporates the existing Dixie's Tavern and UNCC buildings, and new construction will include an office tower, hotel, and parking deck on adjacent land.
| First Ward Park | |
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First Ward Park on October 30, 2015 | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.227648°N 80.836605°W |
| Area | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Opened | December 8, 2015 |
| Designer | Shadley Associates |
| Owned by | Mecklenburg County |
| Operated by | Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation |
| Parking | Metered parking along Brevard and 8th streets |
| Public transit access | 9th Street |
| Website | First Ward Park |
The park is located at the corner of 7th and Brevard St, adjacent to ImaginOn and the Lynx light rail tracks. Completion of the park occurred on December 8, 2015 with a dedication ceremony followed by tours of the park. This marked the completion of a major park in each of Uptown Charlotte's four wards.
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