Parks and the outdoors in Freetown

Parks and the outdoors in Freetown

1. See

   Bureh Beach

   Stunning beach and river. Not many restaurants so bring your own for a great picnic.

2. Do

   Freetown Golf Club

   A round of golf or tennis at the club just off the beach at Lumley.

3. See

   Goderich Beach

   Goderich is not known for its beach, most people drive past on the way to other beaches. Anywhere else, this would be a top attraction.

4. See

   John Obey Beach

   Stunning beaches and two small restaurants (if you can find them). Home of the settled Tribewanted initiative.

5. See

   Kent Beach

   Besides the beach, Kent has some interesting historical sites. First off there is the 'slavery administration office', where slaves were kept and registered before sending them away. You'll find remains of the walls and buildings of this colonial settlement. Secondly you can visit an old residence of Siaka Stevens.

6. See

   Lakka Beach

   Takes about 10 minutes driving from Lumley. Here are many places to eat and sleep. The Hard Rock Café (no connection to the international brand) on the rocky peninsular has great views on the beach and offers, just like Paul's and Club Med, superb fresh seafood. These places also have excellent accommodation. Palm Beach (formally the Cotton Club) is in a very bad shape but will soon be renovated.

7. See

   Lumley Beach

   The main public beach and rubbish dump close to Freetown itself facing the Atlantic with shops, restaurants, hotels, golf course, as well local clubs. The beach is popular for football, running and is normally crowded on holidays and the weekend. A paved pathway now runs the length of the beach, popular for walking and jogging, especially when the tide is in. Avoid the Aberdeen end which is covered with rubbish. It is better near the golf club.

8. See

   No. 2 River Beach

   Driving further, for another 20 minutes will get you to No. 2 River Beach. The villagers have set up a community project to look after this stunning beach and river outflow. There are some small craft shops and a bar serving cold drinks and fresh fish/lobster. If you are old enough to remember the 1970s Taste of Paradise commercial for the Bounty chocolate bar, this is where it was filmed.

9. See

   Sierra Leone Peace Museum

   Dedicated to telling the story of Sierra Leone's decade-long conflict and reconciliation. Features interactive displays that illustrate the chronology of the conflict and the ensuing peace process, with galleries, photos, and a memorial garden. The Human Rights Commission is one of the stakeholders in the organization.

10. See

    Sussex Beach

    The popular Franco's restaurant is here. Nice setting, good food but really slow service.

11. Eat

    The Hub Restaurant

    also does take-away pizza/delivery

    Wilberforce. Fully air conditioned and very popular. Be careful not to get stuck in the car park.

12. See

    York Beach

    Grey sand beach, but interesting little fishing village with some old Portuguese relicts.

13. See

    Black Johnson Beach

14. See

    Hamilton Beach

    This beach has become a mining site.

15. See

    Mamah Beach

16. Eat

    Roy's Beach Bar

    Good food served on the beach road.

17. See

    Tokeh Beach

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Freetown (CC BY-SA 4.0).