The first college football game in Charlotte was played at Latta Park in 1892 when the University of North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 32-5.

On November 28, 1901, Clemson defeated the University of North Carolina in football at Latta Park in front of 1,000 fans.

[7] As the Dilworth neighborhood grew, the Four Cs made plans to redevelop recreational areas of Latta Park.

The Charlotte Hornets had played at Latta Park through the 1908 season but moved to the newly opened Wearn Field constructed and managed by the team's owner, J.H.

Latta Park is commemorated at Charlotte's Truist Field along the outer wall of South Graham Street.