Rock Hill’s newest park won’t be like any of its others. It isn’t all ball fields or basketball courts. It’s more of a connection point, aimed straight for the heart of the city.

Drive 20 miles south of Charlotte, just over the state line, and you'll find the charming, expanding city of Rock Hill, South Carolina ... coffee roaster and cafe downtown — a great spot ...

“This would be the spine of our downtown area,” said former city manager Joe Lanford. “Other things will feed into it, but it is a kind of linear park with civic spaces that tell Rock Hill ...