Romare Bearden Park is a community facility great for some recreation and relaxation. Named after the renowned Charlotte resident and artist, this 5.4-acre (2.19-hectare) park is located a short distance from the Mint Museum. It is replete with gardens, courtyards, children's playgrounds and picnic spots. The manicured lawns feature waterfalls and over 10,000 varieties of flora that are inspired by Bearden's work. The gazebo is used to host an array of cultural programs like workshops, exhibitions, the RomareFest, Party in the Park and Music Box Lunch Series.
Fishin' with Gus! is a charter rental agency located on the shore of Lake Norman. It organizes fun trips where large groups and families go out fishing under the guidance of experts. Besides renting out boats and fishing equipment, they offer lessons for all age groups, especially kids. The fishing trips range from a minimum of three to a maximum of eight hours. Fish varieties found in the lake include mountain trout, white perch, catfish and striped bass. Whether you need to learn how to reel in the fish or are already a fishing pro, their enjoyable tours will delight one and all. This company also shares recipes for cooking seafood and sells story books and coloring books for children, based on the theme of fishing.
Packard Place is not only a co-working space that is professional, flexible and affordable, but also functions as a consulting service and a resource center for Charlotte's entrepreneurs. Start-ups and small businesses can use the space here for meetings and presentations and network with potential partners and investors easily. Works of local artists and performers are showcased in the art gallery at Packard Place.
A versatile sports complex, the Sportsplex at Matthews offers miscellaneous facilities for rugby, soccer, football, hockey and lacrosse. Besides many turf fields and a couple of playgrounds, there is also a 4117-seat stadium that encompasses this complex. It regularly hosts independent state games at the stadium. During game days, the concourse is filled with food trucks and beer vendors, so you can enjoy the match with tasty bites and drinks.