Freedom Park
These days, people really need a rest area from the complex world and their busy schedules. A park is the great place to meet that need.
On any given Sunday, hundreds of Charlotteans flock to the public parks maintained by the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Parks Department. Some are dedicated to tennis, others to swimming, but almost all of them allow basketball, baseball, volleyball and other sports to be played or practiced on their green lawns. Some of the parks also have bridges, which make great places for fishing. There are also trees shading the lawns to allow those who like to pack their picnic baskets to enjoy a cool, summer lunch on the grass. For those who prefer to take a relaxing stroll or jog, most of the parks have paved and unpaved running trails. Keeping safety in mind, some trails have been designated for runners, bikers and skaters and others only for walkers.
One of the most popular parks in Charlotte is Freedom Park, located between the historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods of Charlotte, along East Boulevard. In addition to providing a safe place for families and friends to enjoy fresh air and physical activity, it is also home to one of the nation's Liberty Trees. Charlotte's Freedom Park was chosen to receive North Carolina's Liberty Tree, a tulip poplar, on Sunday, November 11, 2007. It is a direct descendant of the last original Liberty Tree in Annapolis, Maryland.
Many people visit Freedom Park and the other parks of Charlotte to get away from their hectic schedules. If you go to any of the parks, you can enjoy yourself in the beautiful, natural environment with the natural songs of birds or live music from a band. There are many festivals that occur in these parks. Make sure to visit them while in Charlotte!
For a map of Freedom Park, click here.
Freedom Park features:
- 98 acres
- 4 baseball fields
- 2 batting cages
- 12 tennis courts
- 4 soccer fields
- Basketball court
- 2 volleyball courts
- Concession stand
- 7-acre lake
- Amphitheater
- 2 playgrounds
- Walking trails/paths
- 5 outdoor shelters with grills
- The Mahlon Adams Pavilion
And it is all free for anyone to enjoy.
