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Charter Bus to Freedom Park

Freedom Park stretches 98 acres between uptown and the Dilworth neighborhood — the 7-acre lake's paved loop is the classic walk, with the amphitheater, tennis courts, playgrounds and a steam-engine locomotive display along the way. The Festival in the Park each September turns it into the city's art fair; the rest of the year it's the easiest picnic-and-walk break between attractions.

1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 Picnic and rec time — the 98-acre park with lake, tennis and playground.

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Plan your visit

Suggested time

1–1.5 hours

Best time

Lunch picnic midday; late afternoon for soft light

Official website

www.mecknc.gov/parkandrec ↗

Must-see spots

7-acre lake loop
1905 steam locomotive
Picnic shelters
Dilworth green space

Suggested itinerary · Park picnic break

Know before you go

The lake loop with fountains and ducks is the classic Charlotte walk.
The 1905 steam locomotive display is the kids' photo stop.
September's Festival in the Park is the city's largest arts fair if dates align.

Tips for group trips

Free — picnic shelters can be reserved through Mecklenburg County Parks for large groups.
Coach parking in the main lot off East Blvd.
The lake loop is a flat 1 mile — 20 minutes at group pace.