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The Park Expo & Conference Center in Charlotte, NC is a versatile event campus housed on a single, expansive site with multiple halls and a rich history. Located at 800 Briar Creek Road, this venue has hosted everything from large consumer shows to sports tournaments and conventions. With more than 4,000 onsite parking spaces and easy access via CATS buses and the LYNX light rail, planning your visit is straightforward. Below you’ll find hall sizes, seating information, transportation details, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants to help you secure your tickets and plan your trip with ease.
Whether you’re attending the Southern Christmas Show, Brick Fest, a karate tournament, or another large show, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date venue details. Remember, seating layouts are event-specific, so check the Halls Layout page and interactive seating maps for your event. For lodging and dining, our affiliate partners can help you find comfortable options close to the venue. If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay near Uptown Charlotte after an event, we can point you to trusted hotel partners such as Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown and other nearby properties. We’re your easy, no-fuss connection to tickets and planning at The Park Expo & Conference Center.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: The Park Expo & Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
- Total exhibit space: 224,000 square feet across three halls.
- Halls and capacities: Liberty Hall 600 (exhibit space 104,000 sq ft), Independence Hall 380 (80,000 sq ft), Freedom Hall 175 (40,000 sq ft).
- Onsite parking: more than 4,000 parking spaces; General parking typically $10, valet $20.
- Seating chart: no single universal seating chart; layouts are event-specific; see Halls Layout page and interactive seating maps (SimpleSeats) for individual events.
- Transit: accessible via Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses and the LYNX light rail; plan routes to Uptown Charlotte.
- Nearby hotels: Park Expo lists preferred hotel vendors (e.g., Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown, 404 S. Mint St).
- Notable events: Southern Christmas Show (annual), Brick Fest (e.g., 2022), Karate Tournament (2022); Charlotte Tattoo Convention and other large shows have been hosted here.
- Renamed/renovation history: originally The Charlotte Merchandise Mart; later part of The Park Church transition to The Park Expo & Conference Center (the Park Experience page notes the historical rename).