About Optimist Park

Optimist Park is Charlotte’s emerging hotspot, where industrial history meets next‑generation urban living.

• Historic Transformation – Anchored by Optimist Hall, a 1892 textile mill reborn as a 22,000 sqft food hall, 83,000 sqft of office space, and vibrant outdoor patios, all featuring preserved mill flooring and fire doors for authentic character.
  
  

• Culinary & Craft Cocktails – Dive into a rotating lineup of artisanal food vendors, grab specialty coffee, and sip craft cocktails — all under one historic roof.
  
  

• Transit & Connectivity – Just a five‑minute walk from Parkwood Station on the LYNX Blue Line, you’re minutes from Uptown, NoDa, and South End.
  
  

• Growing Residential Scene – Modern residential communities offer apartments and townhomes with rooftop decks, coworking cafés, and green initiatives.
  
  

• Parks & Recreation – Enjoy local parks, community gardens, and nearby greenway trails for jogging, biking, and outdoor events.
  
  

Optimist Park blends industrial heritage, urban convenience, and creative energy into Charlotte’s next must‑live neighborhood.