We were in Charlotte for a concert on a Saturday night and looking for something to do on a Sunday morning (when lots of places are closed). We thought this park looked pretty cool, so we drove over, parked on the road and walked around. It was a nice day and lots of other people were out. We walked around the lake and checked out some of the features like bridges, streams, bridges and an amphitheatre. There was also a playground nearby. All in all, a lovely outdoor space in Charlotte. read more

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(From November 2025) I can't remember how I found this but as I'm driving in Charlotte, my dad and I stopped here to check it out. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've had the pleasure of visiting. There are beautiful views, playgrounds and lawn space for children's play, plenty of parking, trails for walking/bike riding, several bridges, and large trees to compliment the fields. The park is well-kept as everyone here ensures cleanliness and top maintenance. As my dad and I sat down on the bench and soaked in our surroundings, we observed a plethora of activity which included some people flying drones, kids competing in the playground's obstacle course, elderly folks walking, dogs running amok, people racing toy cars, and a few people cycling. The positive energy and vibes were radiant. I'm glad we stopped by here. Definitely worth a visit in Charlotte! read more

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What a gorgeous park! Just moved to Charlotte and was looking for a place to walk the dogs. This park is amazing! It had a great walking path around the water, a greenway, an amaaaaazing playground for kids, sports fields, decent-ish bathrooms, and lots of parking! Would highly recommend! read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was a really nice park to find. There is plenty of parking and the walkways seem to be well maintained. The bathrooms were clean and open on a Sunday. There seems to be a couple of entrances on/off a greenway but I dont know the name or if it is still under development but that is a nice feature as well. it was crowded on a Sunday morning and appeared to be being enjoyed by all read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is by far my favorite park in Charlotte! I've been coming here for year and years and it never disappoints. This trip a friend and I had a really fun picnic and the park was bustling!! I do wish there was more parking, and there is already a good amount but it's still not enough for all of the folks always coming out. I was lucky to snag a spot from someone leaving, but it's always hard to find somewhere especially on a busy beautiful spring day. The park was so busy and yet so peaceful. There was an entire wedding taking place in the amphitheater, we say a couple get engaged and a gender reveal! It's a bot, btw!!! This was such a cool day in the park. We sat out there for hours catching up and taking in all the sights. It's so so beautiful here. It's a huge park so there is really plenty of space to setup a picnic and relax for hours without being disturbed. It's also fun to people watch. I really love this place, it's special. read more

Freedom Park - Gorg day! - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Very cool spacious park. Easy to walk around and take in the beautiful scenery. The lake is spacious and nice to walk around. A few fountains that go off to add attraction. Hillside for seating and picnicking, as well as amphitheater. Seems like a great spot to bike around. Glad I stopped by here, thankful for the visit. read more

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Very pretty, certainly worth a stop. Enjoyed this. Pretty lake, bridge... We did this on our last day.

We visited this park twice during our 4-day stay in Charlotte with our toddler and my husband. We enjoyed the scenic trails, the diverse crowd, the pond with ducks, and the NFL Play 60 Challenge Course. The playground does have a sign indicating it's designed for children ages 5 and up. While there wasn't a designated area for younger kids, we noticed that many families still allowed their little ones to play there. read more

Plenty of tables, vast amounts of grass to sit/ play on. Spacious sidewalks for walks/runs.

Freedom Park is a beautiful, free park in Charlotte. I typically visit Festival In The Park annually as a volunteer. In addition, I have attended a number of the free jazz concerns they have had in the past. I hope they return in 2025! The walking paths and scenery are tranquil, with water features. read more

I love that they offer pickle ball, though I was too scared to try it this time. Instead, I enjoyed running my 6 miles on their beautiful, well-maintained trails. The park is packed with amenities--basketball courts, picturesque spots for taking photos, playgrounds for the kids, and so much more. The variety of activities available makes it a perfect spot for families, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. Overall, Freedom Park is a wonderful place to spend the day, whether you're exercising, playing sports, or just relaxing and enjoying nature. Highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful experience, hands down. If an out of towner ever visits the city they haven't been to any park if they don't step foot in freedom park read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visiting family in Charlotte this weekend and opted to come here with our little ones. The pond and walking trails are absolutely beautiful and so nice to walk around. Lots of families were out and about which also made this very inviting. Aside from walking trails, there are also a couple different playground areas with age-specific activities in each one. Our two-year-old loved the obstacle courses, swings, and blue slides. Next time we're in town we'll be back! read more

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This 98 acre expansive park located in Charlotte NC, offers something for everyone. The park has paved trails, tennis and volleyball courts, sport and athletic fields, picnic areas, restrooms, a steam locomotive, bike rentals and playground equipment. All centered around a lake with nice views. We took a nice nature walk around the pond and throughout the park. At the end of World War 2, Freedom Park was built to honor veterans and was deeded to the City of Charlotte. It is a place for inclusivity, tolerance of diversity, trust and transparency. They offer free film and musical performances in the summer. Adjacent to the park is the Charlotte Nature museum. read more

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This is a beautiful and spacious park. A beautiful pond with a fountain in the center. Lots of trails to take. So much to see. A great place for a picnic, a run or walk. Saw lots of doggies with their owners. A beautiful amphitheater surrounded by the back of the pond. A cute bridge connects it back to the main trail. Definitely recommend! Thank you friend for taking me! I love a park! read more

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I believe the first time I visited this park was in 1969. It was much different then. You could climb on the train, there was a jet fighter aircraft and a tank. The old steam-powered train is still there but gone are the jet & tank. I recall visiting for Festival In The Park in 1981 which was very entertaining. I believe it was the Spongetones who were the Saturday headliners. I returned today 9/12/23 because the park is part of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway bike trail. It was connected to the Tylola extension and Brandywine Rd in July. The Freedom Park to Morehead Street portion remains under construction. I was very happy to learn the City has engaged the Goose Busters to manage the flocking Canadian Geese! read more

Beautiful park, plenty of parking, nice bathroom, and a walkway around a big lake. It's nice for a stroll or to sit and hang out a while and escape the city. On a sunny spring day, it's a nice way to just chill. read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This park has raised the bar for what a park can be, I may have to begin issuing tiers. I would place this park on a S-Tier level. I was not able to see all that this park has to offer but from what I was able to witness this place has everything. From a great place for portraiture, activities for the kids, a place to have a cookout and/or even a FAMILY REUNION, there a mini amphitheater and a walk/run trail and a nature preserve. If you are ever in Charlotte North Carolina, do yourself a favor and check this place out you will not be disappointed. read more

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Definitely one of the better parks in Charlotte. I do enjoy how the greenway runs through here so if you want to go on a run you totally can! There is also a nice loop around a pond that is probably about a half a mile. Ample opportunities for seating in benches. There is a playground for kiddos as well. This place is great to take out of town guests, kids, or dogs.. I have taken all of the above and everyone always enjoys! read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's beautiful, with so many gorgeous mature trees and lush vegetation. The tree-lined paths are beautifully manicured. I visited with my Mom for a picnic and stroll through the park. It was a lovely afternoon of breezy weather, sunshine, and laughter! read more

Freedom Park - My Mom, Cleopatra, is enjoying a strawberry shake while I push her through the park to enjoy the beauty of Freedom Park! - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great park!!! Many play areas! Great walking areas. Beautiful scenery. Many places to sit have a picnic, sunbathe or read a book. This is a common park for photos the scenery is the perfect background for any photo. read more

Freedom Park - View while strolling the park. - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

park was so big with so many things happening spot you must visit.. although the parking was little bit too crazy but theres so many different entrance you can enter through I saw so many people doing different things Bridal shower under the umbrella, picnic at the park, people walking their dogs, birthday parties etc Plenty of trails to kill time and shaded area Think they also do concerts there but not when we visited Very pretty with lots of green and so big. We only got to tour the area around the lake and saw two bridges but from reading other reviews theres many more inside the park The day we visited they had couple food trucks by the other end of the parking lot and people just enjoying nature read more

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I am a huge fan of this park! There are a zillion activities to do here. To name a few... -A path for you to walk/run/bike/skateboard/etc. -Trails, bridges, etc. to explore -A museum -River/forest area -Open fields & sandy areas for sports -Playgrounds -Picnic tables/bbq areas -Amphitheater for concerts In addition, there are lots of benches and places to read, sunbathe, picnic, exercise, and more. The park is gorgeous and there are photo ops throughout the place. There are also lots of places to hold big events. It is also very pet friendly! Parking is available at both ends of the park; summertime is more crowded, but you should still be able to find a spot just fine. read more

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Amazing! If you are visiting Charlotte, you should visit this park. It is big; it has spaces to do barbecue, it also has a trail to jog or walk, it is pet friendly, and located near the south end area. Really a great place to do a nice picnic or chill out. read more

Freedom Park - Sweet little creek - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So big and so many activities for those of all ages! We packed a picnic and spent a good 4 hours there with our 9 year old and 2 year old.

Freedom Park is one of my favorite places in the Queen City. It holds a special place in my heart for all the fond memories I have had there throughout the years. I have hosted several park parties and even rented out the Pavilion for my graduation party years ago. The park is large. There is a a huge lake to walk around, several shelters and a pavilion to rent for picnics and events, soccer, baseball and basketball fields and a large playground for kids. There is an old train car located in the playground that has been there since my childhood. The park has several entrances. It connects the Greenway and has the Nature Museum located near it. Once a year there is Festival in the Park that focuses on family and arts. There are numerous venders, performances, carnival rides and tons of arts. This is one of my favorite events in the city. It is normally a 3 day festival during the month of September throughout the whole park. Dogs aren't allowed and parking is very scarce. Freedom Park 2435 Cumberland Ave Charlotte, NC 28203 read more

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Beautiful nice and clean place to relax and chill. Enjoy the beautiful sights within the park they also have different animals

[Coronavirus review] A large urban park with some predictable restrictions, including tape over the playground and cops at the entrance. The centerpiece lake isn't exactly natural, but the area is pretty, well-manicured, and has plenty of benches, tables, and a stage on the water. It was a good place for what I used it for, which was a brief picnic. read more

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Neat little park near Clt's South End neighborhood. It's basically a big paved/sidewalk loop around a large water feature w/fountains & a brick bridge reminiscent of something u might find hidden in Central Park, complete w/mallards swimming underneath and a weeping willow w/a bench underneath to sit and take in the cyclists, walkers, joggers, and nature. There is a dedicated parking lot w/limited space and then street parking on various sides. They had yoga complete w/flute music & gongs the Saturday morning I came and the little amphitheater where it was taking place was full. There is also a neat little wooden suspension bridge that connects to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. read more

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Love this park! So many fun activities. Trails to walk, run or bike, soccer and baseball fields, beach volleyball court, picnic tables and so much more!! The views are beautiful as it is waterfront. The playgrounds are awesome. So big and so many choices of activities, it will keep kids entertained for hours! There is also adequate parking so even on a very busy day, so will not have trouble finding parking. read more

Freedom park is an awesome way to spend a Saturday or Sunday. There is a beautiful pond that you can walk around with beautiful bridges. There are multiple play places for kids. Freedom Park also has a place for softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, and so much more. The only downside to freedom Park is that parking can sometimes be hard to come by when it's really nice outside. I also noticed that the play places are usually really full as well. I think it would be awesome if they could expand freedom Park to be a little bit larger. read more

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This is a great location for formal photos! We took our engagement photos here and the scenery was perfect with lots of options. While the park gets busy, it was still easy to get shots without people in the background and capture the landscape. The parking lot is small but my understanding is there are multiple lots in the area to park in so this shouldn't be a concern. It is clean and well maintained. read more

Beautiful lark with multiple areas available for all ages! The playground for younger kids was nicely shaded with plenty of benches and picnic tables. Our families enjoyed the trail to the pond and around. Many places to relax and separate a bit from the crowd. read more

Beautiful, calm, refreshing, space perfect for a walk, run and bicycling. It's a must visit when in Charlotte. read more

Freedom Park - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came to this park cause the first time I went, it was snowing and cloudy. But I came the second time and it was a sunny and clear day! I'm glad I came for the second time cause I didn't realize how big this park was. When I used Google Maps and came here the second time, it took me a different parking lot and realized I was at the other side of the park, which was great! At first, I was disappointed that the park was small and didn't understand why this small park had high reviews but there's definitely a lot to do, such as running, walking, play sports and more! It's definitely a nice place to walk or run cause they have some long trails. If you want a nice park to check out, I'd recommend this park since I went twice. And parking is pretty easy and open too when I went during weekend afternoon or late afternoon. But do know the park closes when it gets dark! read more

Freedom Park - While the sun is setting - Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

LOVE coming here ! This is the perfect place to walk, jog, bring the family , let the kids play etc! Although this park is located in a residential neighborhood, there is plenty of parking on the street and within the park itself. This park is also pretty big, as there are underground (but above ground) tunnels that lead to the street but is pretty cool to see during the day time. I've walked/ jogged this park and back and logged in at least 5 miles! There are also events that they have on the stage weather permitting and you will also see people throughout the park just hanging out sitting on the benches or taking a stroll. The park is clean, easy to get to and pretty big. I would highly recommend! read more

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A beautiful park, with miles of trails, a lake apparently stocked with fish and a plethora of courts and fields for sports activities. A great place to come to relax, enjoy some nice weather or get a little exercise (or all three). Of you're in Charlotte and in search of a green oasis, come here for sure, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Tennis? Soccer? Fishing? Running the dogs? Attending a Little League game? Or, just need a leisurely walk around the lake? Freedom Park is a wonderful gem in Charlotte's bustling metro area. My only criticism is parking during peak times. The City is aware but until it is resolved, good luck scoring a spot nearby. Despite this hiccup, I warmly invite you to Freedom Park and say, "Give 'em a whirl." Breath it all in! read more

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Huge. Really, really huge! I had not seen the park before as it's not really where I tend to wander in Charlotte but today was the day. 98 acres (about a tenth the size of New York's Central Park) and is complete with baseball fields, batting cages, bandshell, playgrounds, walking trails, tennis courts and shelters with grills. Connected to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, you can get here by car or by bicycle or just walk. I was here on a clear and sunny day. It was lovely. I look forward to returning! read more

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Some in Charlotte might argue this to be the best park in town. Conveniently located a short drive or even a bike ride from uptown. You can access the park using the greenway for the safest option, although if you're not opposed to riding on roads or sidewalks, those can also get you here relatively easily. This super spacious park features a central pond which you can almost always see ducks or geese hanging out in. There is a bridge over a portion and a fountain in the middle. A paved path goes around the full perimeter of the park. There are fields for every popular sport: soccer, baseball, tennis, volleyball and more. A massive train engine for the kids to play on sits next to the large playground complex. I hear parking can be rough, especially on event days and notably during the Festival in the Park which takes place here annually. When it rains the path washes over with mud in a few places too, so don't come here with your nice shoes after a rain. The park also has a covered stage at the center and hill for taking your place to watch the show. If you're trying to social distance in the COVID-19 era, there's plenty of space to do so here. Or, when things get back to normal, undoubtedly you can find a little peace in the sun on the beautiful lawn. Note that, one way or the other, this park is popular and seems to always have lots of visitors. read more