SouthPark
Charlotte’s polished second downtown, now built for walking
What makes SouthPark unique
SouthPark grew out of pastureland once owned by Governor Cameron Morrison and took its name from the mall that opened there in 1970, when the site sat at Charlotte's edge. Since then the district has filled in with office towers, hotels, condos and leafy streets of established homes, becoming the city's second hub for shopping and dining.
The energy now is about getting out of the car. The SouthPark Loop, a planned three-mile urban trail, is being built segment by segment, and Symphony Park begins a major renovation this fall. Add luxury flagships at SouthPark Mall and a steady stream of new restaurants, and the neighborhood feels both polished and newly in motion.
Why people are talking about it
- SouthPark Loop: a planned ~3-mile urban trail with a 14-foot path
- Symphony Park renovation begins fall 2026, reopening fall 2027
- SouthPark Mall is the largest mall in the Carolinas
- The Carolinas' only two-story Zara opened here in December 2025
- Backlot Trail links to Park Road Park and nearby greenways
- About 6 miles south of Uptown
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SouthPark in pictures
Photo: SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Eat, play and shop in SouthPark
🍴 Eat & drink
- 131 MainUpscale-casual American known for hickory-grilled steaks
- Legion Brewing SouthParkSouthPark's first brewery, with wood-fired pizzas
- MizuRooftop sushi and robata small plates
- LimaniGreek and Mediterranean seafood at Phillips Place
- Renaissance PatisserieFrench bakery and espresso bar with a courtyard
- The CowfishCreative burgers and sushi on Sharon Road
🌳 Parks & things to do
- SouthPark LoopGrowing urban trail linking homes, offices, shops and parks
- Symphony ParkOutdoor concert lawn beside the mall, being renovated
- Backlot Trail & Park Road ParkGreenway connector to one of Charlotte's larger parks
🛍 Shopping
- SouthPark MallLuxury houses and the Carolinas' only two-story Zara
- Phillips PlaceOpen-air center with boutiques and restaurants
- Piedmont Town CenterOffices, residences and restaurants around a fountain
Local favorites were checked as open in September 2026. Businesses change, so call ahead.
Homes in SouthPark
Mid- and high-rise condos, townhomes and apartments near the mall, plus single-family homes on established, tree-lined streets. The median sale price was approximately $700,000 in July 2026 (Redfin), with condos at the lower end and larger homes well above.
Schools
Served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; schools serving parts of the area include Selwyn Elementary, Alexander Graham Middle and South Mecklenburg High. Providence Day and Charlotte Country Day are nearby private schools.
School assignments change and vary by address. Always verify the assigned schools for a specific home with the school district before you buy.