Thomas Polk Park, Charlotte

#16 among attractions in Charlotte

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Facts and practical information

Thomas Polk Park is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and comprises the west quadrant of Independence Square, at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets. Named for Thomas Polk, a founding father of Charlotte and was among the residents and officials of Mecklenburg County who drafted and adopted the Mecklenburg Resolves. ()

Elevation: 755 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°13'38"N, 80°50'37"W

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Uptown (Third Ward)Charlotte United States

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Thomas Polk Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Discovery Place, Spectrum Center, Truist Field, Bank of America Stadium.

~1120 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Discovery Place, Charlotte
6 min walk • Discovery Place, nestled in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as an emblem of interactive education and entertainment for visitors of all ages. This dynamic museum, with a strong focus on science and technology, offers an immersive experience through a...
~1520 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Spectrum Center, Charlotte
8 min walk • Spectrum Center is an indoor arena located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. It is owned by the city of Charlotte and operated by its main tenant, the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
~1580 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Truist Field, Charlotte
8 min walk • Truist Field is a baseball stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Uptown-area stadium hosts the Charlotte Knights, a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
14 min walk • Bank of America Stadium is a 74,867-seat football stadium located on 33 acres in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
~1990 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harvey B. Gantt Center, Charlotte
10 min walk • The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, formerly known as the Afro-American Cultural Center, is in Charlotte, North Carolina and named for Harvey Gantt, the city's first African-American mayor and the first African-American student at Clemson University.
~1490 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte
8 min walk • The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a 36,500-square-foot museum space dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. The modern art museum is part of the new Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown. The museum building was designed by architect Mario Botta.
~1230 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
One Wells Fargo Center, Charlotte
6 min walk • One Wells Fargo Center is a 588-foot skyscraper in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the headquarters for Wells Fargo's east coast division.
~1760 ftE
Children's museum, Museum, Performing arts
ImaginOn, Charlotte
9 min walk • ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center is a collaborative venture of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Children's Theater of Charlotte located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This 102,000-square-foot landmark learning center opened on October 8, 2005.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Charlotte
15 min walk • McColl Center is an artist residency and contemporary art space located at 721 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Residencies last from two months to eleven months and are available to visual artists as well as creative people in other disciplines.
~610 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte
3 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at 200 W. Trade Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1857, and is a one-story, Gothic Revival style stuccoed brick building.
0.9 miNW
Park, Water park, Amusement park
Ray's Splash Planet, Charlotte
23 min walk • Ray's Splash Planet is a Mecklenburg County, North Carolina funded water park located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The aquatic facility is operated by the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation department.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thomas Polk Park?

Nearby attractions include 112 Tryon Plaza, Charlotte (1 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte (3 min walk), Avenue, Charlotte (4 min walk), Old Settlers' Cemetery, Charlotte (5 min walk).

How to get to Thomas Polk Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thomas Polk Park:

Tram

Tryon Street • Lines: Gold (1 min walk)
Mint Street • Lines: Gold (6 min walk)

Bus

West 4th Street at South Tryon Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
East Trade St at College Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)

Light rail

CTC/Arena • Lines: Blue (6 min walk)
3rd Street/Convention Center • Lines: Blue (7 min walk)

Train

Charlotte (39 min walk)