Freedom Park, Memorial park in Lagos Island, Nigeria.
Freedom Park is a memorial park on Lagos Island featuring preserved colonial-era prison buildings, monuments, and landscaped gardens across its grounds. The various sections are arranged to allow visitors to walk through the space and spend time in different areas.
The site was originally Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison, which held political prisoners during Nigeria's independence movement in the mid-20th century. It was transformed into a memorial park in 2010.
The park serves as a space for artistic expression with regular exhibitions and performances that showcase Nigerian creativity. Local artists use these grounds to display their work and connect with visitors.
Food vendors located throughout the grounds provide snacks and drinks while visitors explore the park's various sections and dedicated play areas for children. The space is easy to navigate on foot and offers several spots to sit and rest.
The original prison walls still form the park's perimeter fence, creating a physical connection between the current recreational space and its past. These walls stand as a tangible reminder of what once happened here.
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