Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a large forested park with multiuse trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and places to observe wildlife across its grounds. The space covers about 600 acres and blends recreation opportunities with natural environment.

The park sits where a Revolutionary War skirmish took place in 1781 and contains an 18th century cemetery on its grounds. These sites mark important moments in the early history of the region.

The park contains three period-furnished cabins from one of the first Free Black Settlements in America, where residents built their own community between 1803 and 1850. Walking through these structures, visitors can see how families lived and organized their daily lives during that era.

The park has about 2 miles of paved paths that are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, plus 20 miles of mountain bike trails for more adventurous visitors. Choose the type of trail based on your abilities and how much time you have.

Inside the park sits the Williamsburg Botanical Garden, displaying about 800 species of native plants and hosting educational programs each month. This garden area gives visitors a chance to learn about the region's plant life and discover local vegetation up close.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 38.89420,-77.07030

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06