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| - If Charlotte had a Central Park, it would have to be Freedom Park. It is not within the part of the city boosters refer to as "uptown;" nonetheless, it is still pretty conveniently located in the area that spans Dilworth and Myers Park, indisputedly the loveliest part of the city.
Other reviewers have described Freedom Park well, see Jonathan P. for a native Charlottean's view. Lots of nostalgia is associated with Freedom Park, as it has been a hub for years in neighborhoods that never experienced urban blight.
I would probably rate Freedom Park with five stars, except that its own popularity causes it at times to be too crowded for its guests. The goose "situation" has been well-addressed by the city in the wake of a goose population boom- mmm, make that "poop-ulation" boom several years ago. But if you go on a pleasant spring weekend afternoon to walk your dog, be prepared to dodge rollerbladers, bikers, skateboarders, and strollers.
In general, though, Freedom Park offers just that- freedom. And a chance to escape the grind. We're lucky in Charlotte to have it.
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