Romare Bearden Park
Romare Bearden Park, opened in August 2013, is a park honoring Charlotte-born artist Romare Bearden. The park's designer Narie Sato, translated Bearden's vibration and geometric visual style into its landscaoe and structures. The park includes
- Two formal gardens named after figures from Bearden's work
- A courtyard furnished with dining tables and chairs set on crushed granite
- A formal event lawn—a green, versatile field for gatherings
- A play area featuring interactive digital "dance" chimes
- Mutiple waterfall features, including a dramatic multilevel cascade with dynamic lighting