Purpose, Priorities and Goals of
Friends of Freedom Park

Friends of Freedom Park is non-profit, non-partisan and all-volunteer. It is an independent group for people anywhere who love Freedom Park and want to preserve and improve it. Supporters of FOFP live all over Mecklenburg County and even include former residents who now live in other states or countries. FOFP is an independent group, however, its members support the goals and purposes of the Freedom Park Neighborhood Association. We believe the quality of the surrounding neighborhood and character of Freedom Park are interdependent.

Purpose:

Major Concerns:

Some Historical Perspective: Why Are We Concerned?
Past/Current Conditions in Freedom Park:
  • Damage or neglect of landscape
  • Crime/Vandalism
  • Neglected park facilities
  • Misuse of park land
  • High noise levels
  • Loss of green space
  • Loss of trees
  • Speed Boats on lake pulling skiers!
  • Fireworks Displays!
  • Rock Concerts!
  • "Sugar Creek Canal" Commercial Scheme!
  • Thousands of teenage "cruisers"!
  • "Freedom Bell" Tourism Scheme!
  • Plan to Cut down older Cherry Trees

Priorities:

Goals: