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Naples residents Brenda Brilhart, Diana DeLeon, Jeff Curl and Carlene James, left to right, explore the boardwalks and nature of Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff

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Naples residents Brenda Brilhart, Diana DeLeon, Jeff Curl and Carlene James, left to right, explore the boardwalks and nature of Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff

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  • Naples residents Brenda Brilhart, Diana DeLeon, Jeff Curl and Carlene James, left to right, explore the boardwalks and nature of Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • A maintenance worker cleans the boardwalks before an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Marine Corps League member Jerry Van Hecke, of Naples, gathers before an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Trumpet player Morgan Block, 16, practices Taps with Hank Clemmonson, of the Marine Corps League before an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Tuba player Johanna Fornberg, 15, entertains with the Barron Collier High School band during an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Tuba player Kathleen Rushford, 16, entertains with the Barron Collier High School band during an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Tuba player Kathleen Rushford, 16, bows her head during a a prayer at the beginning of an opening ceremony for Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Local dignitaries cut a ribbon to symbolize the opening of Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Naples residents Vito Visaggio, left, and Carmino Fatica meander around the boardwalks of Freedom Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Naples. The 50-acre park near the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway officially opened Tuesday including a visitor center, hiking and bike trails, a nature boardwalk and a 9/11 memorial under construction. David Albers/ Staff
  • Freedom Park is a treasure we can all easily enjoy. I took this picture just after daybreak as research for a plein air painting. Submitted by Mary Moran

Freedom Park is officially open after an opening ceremony held Tuesday.

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