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Freedom Park

A sight in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Freedom Park in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena
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Why go

Outdoor site interpreting the Civil War camp where formerly enslaved people sought freedom.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Helena-West Helena, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Delta Cultural Center, 0.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Helena
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Helena-West Helena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Delta Cultural Center

    State museum of Delta music and life, also home to the long-running King Biscuit Time broadcast.

    Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fort Curtis

    Reconstructed Union earthwork fort from the 1863 Battle of Helena.

    Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Delta Que & Brew

    Cherry Street barbecue spot for brisket, pulled pork and ribs.

    Food · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Helena River Park

    Levee-top boardwalk overlooking the Mississippi River behind downtown.

    Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Delta Dirt Distillery

    Small-batch distillery tasting room making spirits from Delta-grown sweet potatoes.

    Drinks · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Downtown Bar & Grill

    Casual downtown spot for burgers and plate lunches.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Freedom Park is a stop on our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Helena-West Helena run from 49°F in January to 94°F in August; December is usually the wettest month.

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Getting there

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Address
700 Biscoe St, Helena, AR 72342, USA
Coordinates
34.51242, -90.59381
Destination
Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Freedom Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Freedom Park?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Freedom Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Freedom Park free?

Yes, we list Freedom Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Freedom Park?

Freedom Park is at 700 Biscoe St, Helena, AR 72342, USA, in Downtown Helena. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Freedom Park?

Freedom Park appears on Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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