The park is named after the historical nickname for Matthews, which was once known as Stumptown due to the clearing of dense forests for town development.
The venue serves as the primary host for the Matthews Alive festival, one of the largest Labor Day celebrations in the region.
The park's stage facility is specifically engineered to support professional audio-visual setups for municipal concert series.
The park site was reclaimed and developed as part of a downtown revitalization project to encourage foot traffic to local businesses.
It sits adjacent to the historic Seaboard Air Line Railroad tracks, which still define the town's original grid layout.
Stumptown Park serves as the primary outdoor community gathering space in downtown Matthews, North Carolina. It features a permanent stage that hosts live concerts, festivals, and the town's seasonal farmers market. The park grounds provide a central green space integrated directly into the historic downtown commercial district. It is designed to accommodate large-scale public events with paved paths and open lawn areas. The site is maintained by the Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department.
On the lawn facing the park stage with the downtown historic buildings in the background.
Check the official Town of Matthews event calendar before visiting to see if a concert or festival is scheduled.
Bring folding lawn chairs if visiting during a scheduled performance, as bench seating is limited.
Combine your park visit with a walk through the neighboring downtown shops and restaurants located directly across Trade Street.
Trying to park directly on Trade Street during major festival days, as street closures are frequent and parking becomes extremely limited.
The park remains open year-round, though public access may be restricted or ticketed during large-scale community festivals.
Leashed pets are permitted; follow standard public park noise ordinances.
