Freedom Park Lagos · Lagos, Nigeria · Trailwind

LandmarkFreedom Park LagosLagos, NigeriaOnce the notorious colonial-era Broad Street Prison, this Lagos Island site has been transformed into a cultural park and memorial with an open-air…

Set in: Lagos, Nigeria

Know before you go

Check the event calendar — the park regularly hosts live music, poetry, and theater in its amphitheater.

The on-site restaurants make it a good dinner stop as well as a daytime visit.

Look for the preserved prison cell block near the entrance, kept as a memorial.

Pairs well with

Tarkwa Bay Beach, 4 mi away

Nike Art Gallery, 5 mi away

Lekki Conservation Centre, 11 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Freedom Park Lagos?Freedom Park Lagos is in Lagos, Nigeria.What is Freedom Park Lagos known for?Once the notorious colonial-era Broad Street Prison, this Lagos Island site has been transformed into a cultural park and memorial with an open-air performance space, restaurants, and remnants of the old prison walls left as a reminder of its history.Keep exploring

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