Symphony Park has the potential to become one of Charlotte's great community assets, a place where memories are made, communities convene and converse, and daily life buzzes with activity.
Through a public-private partnership led by SouthPark Community Partners (SCP) announced in April 2025, the private sector will commit $13 million to improvements, led by a significant investment from Simon Property Group to build two permanent anchor restaurants at the park’s edge.
SCP is requesting $8 million from the City of Charlotte, leveraging existing bond capacity dedicated for capital projects in the SouthPark area, including Symphony Park improvements.
SCP has launched a $5 million capital campaign to support this project and invites the community to help us bring a renewed Symphony Park to life.
Join the growing community of supporters to ensure Symphony Park evolves into an extraordinary place for all.
For more information or to discuss a funding partnership, contact SouthPark Community Partners.
Thank you to these Symphony Park Partners:
Through an innovative public-private partnership, the new Symphony Park will become an extraordinary community destination home to frequent, high-quality programming that invites deeper connections with others.
Features of the reimagined park include:
- Permanent anchor restaurants to drive daily foot traffic and micro-retail space to support emerging entrepreneurs
- Enhancements to the beloved bandshell including light or projection art
- A SouthPark Loop trail segment along the park’s Carnegie Boulevard perimeter
- Two bridges to connect the Loop directly to the park
- Permanent public restrooms
- Flat and terraced lawn areas for small and large events
- Interactive areas for children
- Public art
The new Symphony Park concept draws on multiple studies of SouthPark, significant public engagement, and dialogue with the business community through the SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan.