By Nate Feldman
I read somewhere that Freedom Park in Charlotte is the city's equivalent to New York's Central Park. Of course, Freedom Park is much smaller, but that doesn't stop it from being a fabulous way to spend a day while in the Charlotte area. Here are three things you can do there to make your stay a worthwhile time.
1. Take a stroll around the duck pond
This is the most scenic area of the park. There are many ducks swimming there, and there is a giant fountain bursting out water in the middle of the pond. There is a trail which loops around the pond, ideal for walkers and runners.
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| The Duck Pond |
2. Train at the NFL Play 60
In collaboration with the Carolina Panthers, the park has an area for children to do a variety of exercises, such as a 40 yard dash and different obstacle courses, as if they were training for the football season. The goal is to have young children do physical exercise at least 60 minutes a day.
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| NFL Play 60 at Freedom Park |
3. Go inside an old steam engine train
The train, which has the nickname "The Freedom Park Express," has been on display there since 1959 according to different websites. You can walk inside it and sit down.
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| The Freedom Park Express |
