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Freedom Park
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Neighborhoods: Dilworth, Myers Park
1900 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28263
(704) 432-4280
1900 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28263
(704) 432-4280
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17 reviews for Freedom Park
I am in love with this park! Apparently so is everyone else...when it is beautiful outside everyone who is anyone is at Freedom Park.
It seems like a mini-Central park (like others have already noted). It is well landscaped and maintained. In addition, you will find a lot of trees, a giant pond/lake, and plenty of space to spread out a blanket or pick a table or bench for a picnic.
I enjoy taking a book and soaking up the sun! You'll see many people running, riding bikes, walking their dogs, playing frisbee...you name it. It makes me happy to see so many diverse people out and enjoying life. However, it makes me a bit nervous when I see a pet owner having a difficult time holding on to their dog and it's a pit bull.
Get out to Freedom Park and enjoy what the city has to offer!
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If you like to explore and wander about, then this is a good place to come. It has one of the nicest scenery in town. It's a great way to relax and have fun with with friends.
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So pretty.
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I came here with take-out dinner from a nearby restaurant. I was surprised to find such a peaceful spot only a few minutes' walk from my car (parking was super easy). That was nice for me because I was still wearing my work clothes, including dress pants and shoes not suited for hiking. It was really clean and I enjoyed eating dinner on the picnic tables that were conveniently located overlooking the lake. It appeared that there was significant effort placed into keeping the walkways and trails well-maintained. There are lots of benches along the creek that runs through the park; it would be a great place to turn off your cell-phone and read a newspaper or book.
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The park is absolutely beautiful and clean when I was there in 2008
volunteering / photography for Alzheimer's Walk.
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If Charlotte had a Central Park, it would have to be Freedom Park. It is not within the part of the city boosters refer to as "uptown;" nonetheless, it is still pretty conveniently located in the area that spans Dilworth and Myers Park, indisputedly the loveliest part of the city.
Other reviewers have described Freedom Park well, see Jonathan P. for a native Charlottean's view. Lots of nostalgia is associated with Freedom Park, as it has been a hub for years in neighborhoods that never experienced urban blight.
I would probably rate Freedom Park with five stars, except that its own popularity causes it at times to be too crowded for its guests. The goose "situation" has been well-addressed by the city in the wake of a goose population boom- mmm, make that "poop-ulation" boom several years ago. But if you go on a pleasant spring weekend afternoon to walk your dog, be prepared to dodge rollerbladers, bikers, skateboarders, and strollers.
In general, though, Freedom Park offers just that- freedom. And a chance to escape the grind. We're lucky in Charlotte to have it.
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I love running around the pond on the super wide sidewalks. Weekday evenings here are fun for some back-to-nature exercising.
Freedom Park is awesome. I like biking through the park on the greenway along the creek. There is also the path around the huge pond, but that can get pretty crowded. I once tried to rollerblade (yes, I know, soooo 90s) around the pond and it was pretty much an obstacle course of joggers, babies in strollers and dogs. It's also a great place for a picnic.
I saw a movie in the park there this past summer. It's a nice idea except that the event is sponsored by a church and they spend a lot of time trying to get you to join.
Also, be warned: There have been car breakins there. Don't arrive at the park and then put your purse in the trunk. Thieves are watching out for that kind of thing and seize on the opportunity.
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I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't discover Freedom Park until after living in Charlotte for two years. I've been so close to it that if it were a snake, it would have bit me!
Once I finally did discover it, I was very impressed. It's the most scenic of any of the parks in Charlotte that I've been to. It's well landscaped and the lake makes a beautiful backdrop. It provides a great opportunity for a romantic walk or a friendly conversation. I love getting exercise in Freedom Park by walking, biking, or jogging around the lake. It's very soothing.
During the summer and on the weekends, it can get quite crowded at the park, but if you can find a spot to park on those days, the park is still enjoyable. I look forward to the day, though, that the bike paths are more connected with one another to provide a more thorough ride.
The festivals that are held at Freedom Park (Festival in the Park, for example) are fun, too. I never buy anything artsy or craftsy, but I enjoy people watching, getting a bite to eat, and getting out to do something out of the ordinary other than my weekend Target or mall run.
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Freedom Park really is a beautiful place. I like ducks a lot, and I like pretty creeks. It's a great place for dog-walking or romantic strolling.
I went this past weekend to the Festival in the Park, which happens yearly. Parking is pretty miserable, but I found a place a few blocks away on Scott. It was a great festival...fair food, cool art, music, and other interesting vendors. I had that yummy fair lemonade.
There's a Yoga Meetup that gets together in Freedom Park several times a week as well. I'll be reviewing that one later...but there's nothing like yoga outdoors.
I love this park. I was one who went for nighttime strolls with a group of friends and ended up having to leave cuz of cops trying to scare off the gangs on the other side. O Well. Daytime trips were nice also. I like the trees and hills of grass and the playground rocks for kids! Take some bread so you can feed the geese - don't let them get too close though. One stole my hotdog straight out the bun once - no lie - I have pics to prove it. Make sure to wear yoru sunscreen when going here. Walking from one place to the other is quite often stripped of shade for long distances.
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Freedom Park...Charlotte's answer to Central Park.
Okay, so maybe that's a tough comparison, but Freedom Park is a great place for running, walking your dog, picnicking, playing frisbee, etc.
There are numerous walking/running paths winding through the park, a lake in the middle to stroll along, and plenty of places to sit and take in the scenery and poeple watch.
The grounds are nicely landscaped, and the colors in the spring and fall make it a great escape from the busy streets of Charlotte.
Poor lighting in spots at night, is sometimes crowded and cloudy. Foliage is spotty for half the year. No A/C in the summer (I mean, this is NC!) Also if you stand on the stage by the lake you can see that the grass on one side is clearly more vibrant and colorful than on the other. Sloppy work!
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Ahhhh! I love Freedom Park. I've been coming here, since I could walk...it's a great park. In fact I learned how to ride a bicycle around the lake at Freedom Park,, and over they years even though there have been some changes, the Freedom Park is still pretty much the park I knew as a young boy.
The has a central lake, around which is a sidewalk, perfect for walking, stroller, Rollerblades, skateboards, bikes, whatever.
Then there's "Hippie Hill" a large rolling hill with different levels, perfect for bringing a blanket and just hanging out on a nice day, it also works perfectly as grass seats when there are performances at the bandstand, or when there are "Movies in the Park" when companies come in and show movies projected on huge inflatable screens in the park. This usually happens late spring and throughout the summer, and its free, a great place to take a date, or the family.
if you cross the old suspension bridge you can get from Freedom park, to the Nature Museum, and to the Little Sugar Creek Green way. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a great walk, or bike ride, it runs all the way from Woodlawn and Park rd, through Freedom Park, and down to the intersection of Kings and Morehead, all following Little Sugar Creek. Once you get past East Blvd it gets kind of urban chic, because you actually go under East Blvd, and then there are several cool short bridges, all concrete, that zig-zag over the creek. It's very chill to walk or ride bikes on this Greenway, look at the ducks and watch the currents flow. Down towards the Woodlawn part of the Greenway you are more likely to see some more Wildlife, like Great Blue Herons, and Kingfishers, and there are several interesting statues that have been carved into the trunks of felled trees that represent the fauna that inhabit the Greenway.
If you follow the loop around the lake you will come to a place where the sidewalk goes across a small tributary of Little Sugar Creek, once you cross this bridge you get to the main East Blvd entrance to the park, which has a playground, with the "old train", lots of volleyball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and baseball fields. Freedom Park is a gem of a natural location located near the beautiful Dilworth neighborhood, a great place to take the dogs for a walk, or to stroll with your significant other, and Springtime in Freedom Park is almost impossible to beat....please check it out, and tell a friend.
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If you're looking to get away from it all for a little while, this is the place to come. It's got some of the nicest scenery I've seen in town. With plenty of walking paths and interesting places to explore, you can transport yourself back to the days when having fun was the number one priority in life. It's great for just relaxing and getting some fresh air and exercise.
I went here for a romantic little picnic during the afternoon and I loved it. There is a beautiful lake in the center of the park and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your company even during crowded days. We had some great sandwiches and wine (in plastic cups), and later we threw the frisbee out in the open grass. This is a wonderful place to walk your dog, or even skateboard around the lake. There is beautiful flowers and greenery around the whole park, and it is a great setting to clear your mind.
Still one of the best places to run away to in all of Charlotte!
