Parks

Photo of the Town of Stedman's Ernest Freeman Park marble sign.

Ernest Freeman Town Park

Ernest Freeman Town Park is centrally located in the Town of Stedman at 192 Euclid Street. The park encompasses 2.23 acres and provides a welcoming space for residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation and community activities.

In 2005, the Town received a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant that funded improvements to the park. These improvements included new playground equipment, park benches, swings, grills, trash receptacles, water fountains, a large picnic shelter, and paved parking.

In 2012, the park received additional improvements through Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation at no cost to the Town. Two older picnic structures were removed and replaced with a 30-by-40-foot picnic shelter featuring electricity and a sidewalk.

In celebration of the Town’s 100th anniversary, the park received further enhancements, including fresh mulch, decorative streetlights, and a new coat of paint and metal roof for the round gazebo.

Ernest Freeman Town Park is enjoyed year-round and hosts a variety of activities, from private gatherings to community events.

Picnic Shelter Reservations

To reserve a picnic shelter, please contact Stedman Town Hall to check availability. Once availability is confirmed, complete the picnic shelter reservation form and submit it to Town Hall.

Park Reservation and Agreement Download

Stedman Recreation Center

In addition to Ernest Freeman Town Park, the Town is home to the Stedman Recreation Center. For more information about the recreation center and its programs, visit the Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation website.

Photo of the Town of Stedman's Recreational Ball Park.

Community Book & Little Pantry

Ernest Freeman Town Park is home to a community Little Library and a Little Pantry, providing opportunities for neighbors to support one another.

Take a book to enjoy and leave a book for someone else to discover! This community resource encourages literacy, promotes a love of reading, and makes books accessible to everyone.

The Little Free Pantry offers a place for community members to share food and essential items with those in need.

These community resources reflect the Town of Stedman’s commitment to kindness, sharing, and supporting our neighbors.

Photo of the Little Library, installed by the Boy Scout Troop 701 as an Eagle Scout Project. — Thank you, Caleb Sherzer, from Boy Scout Troop 701, for your Little Library Eagle Scout Project. This is a great addition to the Park!

Photo of the Blessing Box, installed by Jennifer Paul, from Concord Baptist Church. — Thank you, Jennifer Paul, from Concord Baptist Church, for the Blessing Box. This is a great addition to the Park!