The Green (Charlotte, North Carolina)
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The Green is a one and a half acre park at 400 South Tryon Street
in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
. At one end of this so-called pocket park
are the Mint Museum and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
; at the other end is the Charlotte Convention Center
. Next to it stands Charlotte's historic Saint Peter's Episcopal Church. The Green is the site of various public events, such as free performances by the Charlotte Shakespeare Festival.
This park is frequently the site of public art and sculpture, such as three giant computer-timed fish fountains, a popular feature with children in the summer. Mosaic benches and stools are tucked away in shady side paths. Five large sculptures by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle
stood in The Green from January through October of 2011.
From late November to early January The Green used to feature a small ice rink—the only outdoor rink in Charlotte; but in November of 2011, the rink was moved to the NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza. The Green is a important element of Charlotte's Second Ward.
Tryon Street
Tryon Street is a major north-south street of Charlotte, North Carolina. It traverses through the center of Uptown Charlotte and is the address for some of the city's tallest buildings like the Bank of America Corporate Center and Hearst Tower. U.S...
in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. At one end of this so-called pocket park
Pocket park
A pocket park, parkette or mini-park is a small park accessible to the general public. In some areas they are called miniparks or vest-pocket parks....
are the Mint Museum and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina is a 36,500 sq. ft. museum space dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art...
; at the other end is the Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte Convention Center
The Charlotte Convention Center is a Convention Center located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in 1995 and attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates ....
. Next to it stands Charlotte's historic Saint Peter's Episcopal Church. The Green is the site of various public events, such as free performances by the Charlotte Shakespeare Festival.
This park is frequently the site of public art and sculpture, such as three giant computer-timed fish fountains, a popular feature with children in the summer. Mosaic benches and stools are tucked away in shady side paths. Five large sculptures by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle
Niki de Saint Phalle
Niki de Saint Phalle, born Catherine-Marie-Agnès-Brandon Fal de Saint Phalle was a French sculptor, painter, and film maker.-The early years:...
stood in The Green from January through October of 2011.
From late November to early January The Green used to feature a small ice rink—the only outdoor rink in Charlotte; but in November of 2011, the rink was moved to the NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza. The Green is a important element of Charlotte's Second Ward.