Gardens & Culture · Myers Park
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
A managed garden and bird sanctuary with distinct garden spaces and admission arrangements.
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A garden, then lunch
A visit to Wing Haven followed by a separately planned Selwyn Avenue lunch.
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Eat & Drink · Myers Park
Reid's Fine Foods — Myers Park
A gourmet market and restaurant on Selwyn Avenue, with prepared foods and a dining room.
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Stop by stop
1. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Wing Haven includes the Garden & Bird Sanctuary, Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden and SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden. It is not an unrestricted public park. The official visitor page explains opening, admission, check-in and garden etiquette; dated programs should be checked separately on the organizer’s calendar.
Address: 248 Ridgewood Avenue; office and parking at 260 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209. We list this as in Myers Park: the address falls within the neighborhood as it is commonly understood.
This address sits within the Myers Park neighborhood itself — the streetcar-era suburb laid out from 1911 to John Nolen's plan, known for curving streets, deep lawns and a mature willow-oak canopy. Most of the neighborhood is residential, so destinations here are woven between homes rather than grouped in a single commercial strip.
Confirm current hours, access and any booking arrangements on the official venue website. Official website ↗ · Directions ↗
2. Reid's Fine Foods — Myers Park
Reid’s combines food shopping with restaurant service at its Myers Park location. Market and dining hours differ; choose the actual service you need and consult the official location page. A garden-and-lunch outing can pair this address with a separately arranged Wing Haven visit.
Address: 2823 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209. We list this as in Myers Park: the address falls within the neighborhood as it is commonly understood.
This address sits within the Myers Park neighborhood itself — the streetcar-era suburb laid out from 1911 to John Nolen's plan, known for curving streets, deep lawns and a mature willow-oak canopy. Most of the neighborhood is residential, so destinations here are woven between homes rather than grouped in a single commercial strip.
Confirm current hours, access and any booking arrangements on the official venue website. Official website ↗ · Directions ↗
Before you go
- Arrange garden admission with Wing Haven; its gardens are not an unrestricted public park.
- This is a two-stop plan, not a verified walking route. Open directions for the leg to Selwyn Avenue and choose your travel mode.
- Allow time for the garden before choosing a lunch reservation; confirm both destinations' current hours.
Pacing the day
This plan is deliberately short: two destinations, chosen so that each can be enjoyed without rushing toward the next. Confirm the first stop's opening arrangements, then decide on timing for the second once you know how long the first will take. If a stop is closed or full, the directory lists researched alternatives in the same district.
We do not publish travel times or claim walking routes between stops. Charlotte's corridors and crossings vary, and the right choice depends on where you start, the weather and who is with you. Open directions for each leg and choose the mode that suits your group.
Related guides
- Gardens, art and culture
- Things to do in Myers Park
- Myers Park history
- Myers Park restaurants guide
- Coffee, cafés and a slower morning
Other itineraries
- Art and an early dinner — Mint Museum Randolph and a meal on Providence Road, with a driving leg between them.
- Books and an afternoon coffee — Park Road Shopping Center's bookshop paired with a coffee stop in the same shopping district.
- Park time and a café stop — Freedom Park first, then a separately routed café stop on Park Road.
Looking for something dated? Check confirmed upcoming events, or return to plan your weekend.