The Charlotte Ledger

The Charlotte Ledger

The Ballantyne Bowl adds parking fees for extended stays

Fees designed to ensure there's parking for customers, site's developer says

May 21, 2025
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The trend toward charging for parking in popular areas reaches Ballantyne: first 2 hours free, then you’re charged

Workers are installing signs this week for paid parking at The Bowl at Ballantyne, which starts Friday. The first two hours of parking will be free.

Is this a sign that Ballantyne is becoming a certified hot destination? Visitors who spend more than two hours at The Bowl will have to pay parking fees starting Friday.

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