Freedom Fields Park

Attractions and facilities

• Floral displays (including a wild flower meadow)
• Historic interest
• Memorials (The Siege Memorial, The Freedom Stone)
• Victorian shelters (1 Carron Shelter and 1 MacFarlane Shelter)
• Panoramic views over Plymouth Sound
• Café
• Park lodge
• Public toilets including disabled facilities
• Seating
• Dog bins
• Friends group

Freedom Fields Park has many excellent features including a seasonal café, a park lodge, two Victorian shelters as well as beautiful views over Plymouth Sound.

The grasslands on the west of the park have been set aside as a wild flower meadow and support a diversity of species. Sensitive management of this area is undertaken in order to protect and expand these localised populations.

History

The park origins date back to the celebrations and festival of the local people for the 'Incorporation of the Borough of Plymouth' by Act of Parliament in 1439. As part of the celebration, mock battles were re-enacted by local youths commemorating the fights which took place between the native people and the invading Bretons.

A second association exists also commemorating the victory during the English Civil War in the mid 1660’s when on the site of the current park the Royalists were defeated by the Parliamentarian forces which led to the end of the siege of Plymouth.

In the community

The park is an important focal point for the local community, and community involvement is encouraged with regards to its ongoing management and development. Parks Services work alongside the 'Freedom Fields Parks Friends' to ensure the upkeep and continual improvement of the park as well as promoting greater awareness of the park’s historical, cultural and social roles.

Events

The park plays host to a variety of community events and festivals. Examples from the past 12 months include the Sabbath Day Fight re-enactment, Friends Planting Day, Argyle football in the community, Freedom Fields Music Festival, and Community Safety Awareness Initiative.

View a map of Freedom Fields Park.