Stream Park — Attraction in Charlotte

Decided on a weeknight picnic in the park as I have been interested to see this new recreation area in the heart of Ballantyne. Park in the hotel parking and access the park from either end of the hotel. No need to go through the hotel. Part of the Ballantyne Reimagined Project, this is a beautiful open park with several separate areas for seating, lounging and playing. There is an open grassy area where a couple of kids were practicing lacrosse. We sat on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the pond with fountains to eat. A short walk took us past the unusually creative children’s play area and in the future one will be able to access the new entertainment amphitheater by walking under the bridge currently under construction. This is sure to be a favorite place to play in Ballantyne for adults and...

Really cool spot. Right behind the Ballantyne Hotel. A lot of construction is going on in that area right now so there are a lot of road and sidewalk closures but if you go to the hotel parking lot, you will see an area with a sidewalk that takes you around the back of the hotel, right down to stream park. Its right past the spa and the walk you would take to get to the hotels pool area. We saw a snake in that stream today. It looked, to me, very much like a copperhead so everyone just make sure to keep your eyes open when you are out there. It was neat though. My kid loved it! Beautiful hotel, nice park. Right next to the water with the fountains in it too. It was really nice out there. Places to sit, a little rock wall to climb, hammocks to read a book and relax in....

This much anticipated public space/park recently opened and we had to check it out. It’s part of Ballantyne reimagined and from the looks of it, the developer Northwood Office is knocking it out of the park.

Parking is located at the Ballantyne hotel, entrances are at the ends of the hotel. No need to enter the hotel to gain access. There’s no signage for the park entrances.

My family and I enjoyed walking around and checking out the space. Kids loved climbing everything. Looks like there will be miles of trails and a connection to the greenway.

It was nice to see the construction progress in the distance. We are eagerly awaiting completion. Can’t wait to enjoy this park for...