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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where 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.



