Freedom Park
About the Business
Freedom Park, located at 5537 Centerville Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a historical and recreational gem that offers a glimpse into the past while providing modern amenities for visitors to enjoy. With a rich history dating back to the 1650s, Freedom Park is home to an 18th Century cemetery, the Revolutionary War Battle of Spencer’s Ordinary, and a 17th Century domicile that showcases early colonial life. The park also served as one of the nation's earliest Free Black Settlements in America from 1803-1850.
Covering 600 acres of forested land, Freedom Park features over 20 miles of mountain bike trails, multiuse trails, and the Williamsburg Botanical Garden, which showcases more than 800 species of native vegetation. Visitors can also experience the thrill of the GoApe Treetop Adventure Course and Treetop Junior Course, offering zip lines, obstacles, and Tarzan swings for adventurers of all ages.
The park's Interpretive Center houses exhibits of artifacts found on the site, as well as an interactive kiosk for a visual tour of the park's wildlife and history. Picnic shelters, meeting rooms, and a newly added outdoor classroom provide additional opportunities for group gatherings and educational programs.
Freedom Park is dog-friendly, with guidelines in place to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors. The park also offers special events throughout the year, including full moon hikes, bird watching walks, and hands-on activities like building bluebird houses.
Whether you're interested in history, nature, or outdoor adventure, Freedom Park has something for everyone to enjoy. Visit their website or contact them directly for more information on upcoming events and activities.
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Location & Phone number
5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188, United States
Reviews
"We did the Ax Throwing and Treetop Adventure at Go Ape. It was such an amazing time! My family and I really loved it, especially the zip lining and cool obstacles."
"Great park. It’s clean, friendly people and tons of trails to go on and bike friendly."
"I've heard the trails are nice. You pass the small "botanical" garden in the roundabout as you go to the park. The park has a visitor center with bathrooms and exhibits. There is a playground just past the visitor center with Pavillion which is very nice. Lastly, there are exhibits of the first free black settler cabins that are very informative and well done. It is a popular park but plenty of parking is available. I definitely will go again."
"Lots of trails to choose from and bike friendly. They have a bike repair station as well as a bike wash. The visitors center offers nice bathrooms and an air conditioned location. The botanical garden is beautiful and there were several birds and butterflies to watch. Free Black settlement was informative and didn't involve too much walking. There were several doggie bag stations and a few picnic tables. Wonderful location and it was all free."
"A lot of history, park is on an old slave plantation. Walking trails along with bike trails. Nice playground area for kids. Also have zip line, and axe throwing. One of Williamsburgs hidden secrets."
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