Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Freedom Park spans 98 acres of land. Location: 1900 East Boulevard, between the historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park, which is built around a 7-acre lake, is approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from the core of the city's downtown region.
Paved trails, tennis/volleyball courts, sport/athletic fields, and playground equipment are also available at the park. The park has a 2-8-0 steam engine that is gated in and has safety bars installed over the tender, but it is still possible to enter the cab and ride the locomotive. In previous years, the train was open, and children were able to climb on top of it and underneath it. A classic fire engine with an old-fashioned handle crank in front was used during that time period, as were two other fire engines. The interiors of both fire engines, as well as the rear hose area, were accessible for children to explore, play, and learn. There used to be an F-86 Sabre jet fighter stationed there, as well as an army tank that children could ride around on.
A variety of free films and musical acts are shown at the park pavilion throughout the summer months. A five-day festival in Freedom Park takes place in September, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year and being named one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events. It is located just across from Freedom Park. The Charlotte Nature Museum is a fun and educational center for young children operated by Discovery Place, and it features animals and plants from the Piedmont region as well as other exhibits. People from all over, even in Newell, North Carolina come to this park.
At the conclusion of World War II, the Mecklenburg County Lions Club donated private funds to construct a park to commemorate veterans, which they named Freedom Park in their honor. In 1949, the site was deeded to the City of Charlotte, which became the official owner.
A county bond issue resulted in the construction of an indoor shelter structure for $900,000, which opened its doors in September 2005. There is a huge public area, a fireplace, a large screen television, offices, a kitchen, rest rooms and a concrete patio at this shelter, which has an excellent view of the lake. It also has a concrete patio. It can be rented for a variety of occasions including weddings, receptions, small athletic events, and community gatherings.
According to a release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation in April 2012, the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Charlotte had been completed. The greenway now runs through Freedom Park and connects the park with uptown Charlotte to the north and with Park Road Shopping Center to the south.
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art