Downtown Orlando's newest park opens this week

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Downtown Orlando’s newest park, Art², opens this weekend, mixing together local food, art, and the city’s flair for dynamic public spaces.

Mayor Buddy Dyer, city commissioners, the Downtown Development Board and the team behind food truck hub À La Cart — who will manage the onsite café and program the food vendors and events — kicked off the park’s grand opening Friday. Art² will be open to the public starting Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.

Located in the heart of downtown at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street, Art² features outdoor seating, local food vendors, a craft beverage station, and more amenities implemented by À La Cart.

Food vendors include Phat Ash Bakes, Red Panda Noodle, and newcomers Eighty-Twenty Burgers and Wings.

Adding to the creative atmosphere, two new murals will be unveiled. “Urban Mirage 1” by artist Stiki Dogan celebrates the park’s vibrant energy, while “Step Into the Past: Walking Through Time” by SKIP is meant to represent the city’s history and nod to pop culture.

Funded by the City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the park comes as part of the DTO Action Plan to transform downtown and advance the city’s vision of being “An Awesome Outdoor City.”

The outdoor venue was first announced in 2023 and was anticipated to open the following winter. So this weekend marks the end of a long wait.

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Downtown Orlando’s newest park opens this week

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