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'''Freedom Park''' is a 98-acre park in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]].<ref>[http://www.hellocharlotte.com/attractions/freedom_park_the_central_park_of_charlotte/200537/ HelloCharlotte.com, ''Freedom Park: The "Central Park" Of Charlotte''] , April 18, 2010</ref> Located at 1900 East Boulevard, between Charlotte's historic [[Dilworth (neighborhood)|Dilworth]] and [[Myers Park, Charlotte, North Carolina|Myers Park]] neighborhoods, the park is centered on a 7-acre lake, and is about {{convert|3|mi|km}} from the heart of [[Charlotte center city|Charlotte's downtown area]].<ref>[http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/Parks/ParksByRegion/CentralRegion/pages/freedom.aspx Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation: Freedom Park]</ref>
It was thoughtfully designed and constructed after the local Lions Club donated the 98-acre parcel to the city in 1949. The park has paved trails, tennis/volleyball courts, sport/athletic fields and playground equipment. The park contains a steam engine that is fenced and has safety bars added over the tender, but one can walk into the cab. In earlier years the train was open and kids could climb on top of it and under it. During that time period there were two fire engines with an old-fashioned handle crank in front for the engine. Both fire trucks had the insides and rear hose area open for kids to explore, play and learn. There was also a tank that the access hatch was welded it shut but could be climbed and played on.
A bond issue resulted in a $900,000 indoor shelter building which was opened in September 2005. This shelter has a commanding view of the lake and includes a large public room, a fireplace, large screen TV, offices, a kitchen, rest rooms, and a concrete patio. It is available for rental for weddings, receptions, small sporting events, and community meetings.<ref>[http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/NewsArchives/2005Stories/Pages/freedom090905.aspx Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation: New Shelter at Freedom Park]</ref>
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