Two warehouses and the Blanton Hotel located behind top attractions in Forest City, NC, were demolished in 2016 to make room for the new Pavilion on Park Square (POPS), which has become a major focal point for the city’s downtown area. Completed in 2019, the multi-million dollar project is unlike any other venue in the local region. Through the master site layout and erosion control design plans constructed by Odom Engineering, PLLC, POPS has been described as truly magnificent and adds a dynamic new dimension to the downtown corridor. Additional development of the park orchestrated by Odom’s team, in partnership with the Town of Forest City, includes NCDOT encroachment permitting, local government approvals, construction administration and site bidding.
Located walking distance from historic Main Street and adjacent to the brand new Thermal Belt Rail Trail, the park offers multiple cutting edge attractions for public enjoyment. The 2,000-seat amphitheater houses a large covered stage with chimney and colonnade extending across the top of the amphitheater for outdoor concerts and special events. A grand plaza complete with ticket booths, concessions, beer and wine, smaller pavilions and restrooms are open to serve the public. The spacious grounds of the park include two interactive, pop-jet style splash pads and a three tiered fountain, grassy areas for natural recreation, plus walking paths with numerous access points.
John Condrey, Forest City Town Manager, is excited to have POPS as a new downtown destination stating, “Our opening events have been very successful and the public has been very happy with the park’s beauty and the opportunities it creates. This will be a destination location in our community and we thank Odom Engineering for their work to make this project excel.”
Open seven days a week from 8am-11pm, the Pavilion on Park Square has a calendar full of fun from a summer concert series and movies in the park, yoga classes and monthly “Alive After 5” music events, just to name a few. Plus, the town plans to rotate in food trucks, special guests and host inaugural celebrations like the Cherry Bounce Festival happening June 14th and 15th. POPS is, without a doubt, a place where enjoyment is as much about atmosphere and sense of community as it is about entertainment.
Pavilion on Park Square
153 Park Square
Forest City, NC 28043
828.245.0365
Facebook@forestcitypavilionparksquare
Located walking distance from historic Main Street and adjacent to the brand new Thermal Belt Rail Trail, the park offers multiple cutting edge attractions for public enjoyment. The 2,000-seat amphitheater houses a large covered stage with chimney and colonnade extending across the top of the amphitheater for outdoor concerts and special events. A grand plaza complete with ticket booths, concessions, beer and wine, smaller pavilions and restrooms are open to serve the public. The spacious grounds of the park include two interactive, pop-jet style splash pads and a three tiered fountain, grassy areas for natural recreation, plus walking paths with numerous access points.
John Condrey, Forest City Town Manager, is excited to have POPS as a new downtown destination stating, “Our opening events have been very successful and the public has been very happy with the park’s beauty and the opportunities it creates. This will be a destination location in our community and we thank Odom Engineering for their work to make this project excel.”
Open seven days a week from 8am-11pm, the Pavilion on Park Square has a calendar full of fun from a summer concert series and movies in the park, yoga classes and monthly “Alive After 5” music events, just to name a few. Plus, the town plans to rotate in food trucks, special guests and host inaugural celebrations like the Cherry Bounce Festival happening June 14th and 15th. POPS is, without a doubt, a place where enjoyment is as much about atmosphere and sense of community as it is about entertainment.
Pavilion on Park Square
153 Park Square
Forest City, NC 28043
828.245.0365
Facebook@forestcitypavilionparksquare
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