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Where is Five Points Plaza?

Located at the W. Trade/Rozzelles Ferry/Beatties Ford Rd./ W. 5th St. intersection, Five Points Plaza is at the heart of the Historic West End. It is located directly across the street from the main gates of Johnson C. Smith University and along the CityLynx Gold Line.

When can I visit?

Five Points Plaza is open daily from 6am to 11pm. You may visit any time during these hours.

How do I get to Five Points Plaza?

The best way to visit Five Points Plaza is by taking the CityLynx Gold Line streetcar. The plaza is located in between the Bruns Avenue and Johnson C. Smith University stops. Click here to learn more.

Parking

Five Points Plaza does not have designated parking. While there are on-street parking spaces on adjacent streets, if you are attending an event at Five Points Plaza it is recommended that you park in a publicly accessible parking lot or garage and take the streetcar. Provided is a list of parking facilities on the CityLynx Gold Line.

Mosaic Village Parking Deck
1601 W. Trade St., Charlotte NC 28216

SP+ Parking
116 S. Cedar St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Gateway Village Parking
700 W. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional parking lots are available
throughout Uptown.

Wifi

Public wifi is available in Five Points Plaza. You can access the network by searching for it on your device.

The network name is Five Points Plaza.

Rules

The following are rules that must be followed by all visitors to Five Points Plaza.
The will be enforced by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

The following are not permitted:

  • Smoking or drug use
  • Outside alcohol
  • Glass containers
  • Littering
  • Weapons or fireworks
  • Panhandling or solicitation
  • Entering the fountain
  • Camping or sleeping
  • Open flame and barbecue grills
  • Feeding birds or other animals
  • Amplified sound without a permit
  • Generators or charging equipment without a permit
  • Defacing property including driving stakes/poles into the ground or hanging signs without a permit
  • Affixing anything to plaza property without a permit
  • Commercial activity without a permit
  • Performances without a permit
  • Structures larger than 4’x4′ without a permit
  • Bicycle riding and parking, skateboarding, or rollerblading
  • Motorized vehicles

All users are subject to ARTICLE VI. – CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS of the City of Charlotte ordinance

The following are permitted:

  • Splish and splash in the fountain
  • Listen to music at the amphitheater
  • Learn about history and the identity of the Historic West End – explore art!
  • Rock on the porch swings
  • Move the tables and chairs to enjoy lunch with your friends
  • Watch the streetcar passing by
  • Check your email and do some homework
  • Enjoy some pizza and frozen custard (please clean up your table)
  • Listen to the breeze in the trees
  • Play chess and other games