218 N Wilmington St 
Raleigh, NC 27601

The park is opened from dusk to dawn or sunrise to sunset. 

Free. There is not charge to visit the park. 

• There are multiple entrances to NC Freedom Park. The marked Accessible Entrance faces N Wilmington Street.
• Visitors will encounter changes in the surface; including some uneven pathways; stairs; gravel, dirt, or brick paths.  
• Benches are available outside at various locations around the site.  
• Service and emotional support animals are welcome at Freedom Park. For a definition of a service animal, please see the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) definition. 
• Wheelchairs and public telephones are not available. 
• There are no public restrooms at Freedom Park. The nearest public restroom can be accessed in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Building (109 E Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601)

For questions, please email us at ncaahc@dncr.nc.gov.

There are water fountains and trash cans, but no access to bathrooms. 

Parking
Paid street parking and paid parking lots are available. 

NC Museum/Government Center Parking
100 E Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27601

Hourly Rates: 
First 15 minutes - Free
First hour (including initial 15 minutes) - $2
Each additional hour or portion thereof - $2
Lost Ticket - $16

All other times No Charge

Rates are applied 7 am-6:30 pm Monday-Friday, Cash/Credit Only.
 

Public Transportation in Raleigh
R-Line - free circulator bus service
Capital City Transit - comprehensive bus service

To book a self-guided field trip to NC Freedom Park, please visit Capital Area Visitor Services. Additional resources for educators can be found on the Educational Resources page. 

For additional information, please contact the Freedom Park Manager at ncaahc@dncr.nc.gov.