Art & Design | Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. | North Carolina, United States

Art + Design

World-renowned art and Design with a community vision

Art and thoughtful design come together to make our Greensboro Downtown Parks truly special. More than just green spaces, these parks are carefully designed to inspire, engage, and bring people together – all while reflecting Greensboro’s rich history and culture.

Discover how art and design shape the experience of LeBauer Park and Center City Park – whether it’s the way a sculpture moves with the wind, the thoughtful layout of gathering spaces, or the interactive features that invite play and connection – to make our parks not just places to visit, but places to belong.

Park Design

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Stretching between Elm and Davie Streets, Center City Park is a welcoming green space where Greensboro’s business and arts districts come together. With tree-lined paths and lush plant beds, it offers a peaceful escape while still framing scenic views of iconic Greensboro architecture.

Designed as a series of outdoor rooms, the park is both functional and inviting—perfect for large events, small gatherings, or a quiet moment to unwind. Thoughtful design elements throughout the space celebrate the region’s history and culture. The wooden pergolas, with their intricate weaving patterns, pay tribute to Greensboro’s textile heritage, while the fountain mimics the seasonal streams of the Piedmont with dynamic water displays. Public art throughout the park reflects North Carolina’s rich folk traditions, from weaving to pottery, creating a space where history, creativity, and community come to life.

LeBauer Park is a dynamic hub of activity and play, transforming the heart of downtown Greensboro. Nestled in the Cultural Arts District, it sits between the Greensboro Cultural Center, History Museum, and Central Library, with the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts just across the Great Lawn and the Greensboro Children’s Museum at its Church Street entrance. Its central location makes it a go-to destination, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Designed for fun and connection, the park features an accessible playground, interactive fountain, ping pong tables, open lawns, a performance pavilion, café dining, and downtown’s only public dog park. Vibrant public art, including Janet Echelman’s striking aerial sculpture Where We Met, (add Frye and Shoah here too) adds to its energy, making LeBauer Park a lively gathering space where creativity, play, and community come together.