Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a large public park in central Bengaluru, Karnataka, located on Seshadri Road in Gandhi Nagar. Developed on the grounds of the former Central Jail built in 1867, it was opened to the public in 2008. Spread over about 16 acres, it preserves heritage jail structures including barracks, watchtower and walls, along with landscaped lawns, walkways and an amphitheatre, serving as a recreational and cultural space in the city centre.

Visitors can expect a spacious urban park with open lawns, tree-lined walkways, and preserved heritage structures from the former Central Jail. The site includes the old jail barracks, watchtower, and perimeter walls integrated into the park design, along with an amphitheatre, children's play area, and open grounds used for leisure walks, photography and cultural events. The environment is open and largely flat with paved paths and seating areas.

The site was originally the Bengaluru Central Jail, constructed in 1867 during the British period. The jail housed prisoners including participants in the independence movement. After the jail was shifted to Parappana Agrahara, the 16-acre premises was converted and inaugurated as Freedom Park in 2008, retaining parts of the original jail architecture such as barracks, watchtower and walls.

Freedom Park symbolizes the transition from a colonial-era jail to a public space associated with independence. It serves as a recreational landmark and venue for public cultural programs, exhibitions and community gatherings in central Bengaluru.