Independence Park, Public park in Elizabeth neighborhood, Charlotte, United States
Independence Park spans 24 acres across two sections divided by Hawthorne Lane, featuring gardens, athletic fields, and views of Charlotte's skyline.
Created in 1904, Independence Park stands as Charlotte's first public park, established through the efforts of Charlotte Observer founder Daniel Augustus Tompkins.
The park hosts the annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas on June 19, bringing together the community to celebrate African and Caribbean heritage.
Visitors can access multiple facilities including basketball courts, baseball diamonds, playgrounds, and picnic areas with tables and grills throughout the grounds.
The Lillian Arhelger Memorial, with its bronze and stone work near a reflecting pool, commemorates a Girl Scout counselor's sacrifice at Glen Burney Falls.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1904
GPS coordinates: 35.21550,-80.82240
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:04
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