Grady Cole Center

Grady Cole Center
Exterior view of the venue (c.2015)
Map
Former namesCharlotte Park Center (1956–87)
Address310 North Kings Drive
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Public transitTram interchange CPCC Central Campus
OwnerCity of Charlotte
OperatorMecklenburg County
Capacity3,000
OpenedJuly 16, 1956
Tenants
Charlotte Roller Girls (WFTDA) (2010–present)
Queens Royals (SAC) (2012)

Grady Cole Center is a small civic center located on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 3,000 seat center is located near the city's center, and can host several types of events. It was built in 1954 to replace the Charlotte Armory Auditorium, which had been destroyed by fire. Originally the Charlotte Park Center, it was renamed in 1987 in honor of WBT Radio morning personality, Grady Cole. The arena is a part of the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, which also includes the American Legion Memorial Stadium.