Emancipation Park New Kingston Jamaica

Smack dab in the middle of the metropolitan area of Kingston is the oasis of greenery and tranquility of Emancipation Park. Relax, eat lunch, chat with friends or if you’re an active person , take advantage of the 500m jogging track around the park’s perimeter, there is also a permanent stage where concerts and shows can be held.

The Liguanea Club donated 7 acres of its 35 acre estate to the government of Jamaica, they decided that the land should be used as a sports and entertainment, the central theme in the design of Emancipation Park is that of freedom from slavery. The “Redemption Song” statue at the entrance to the park, bearing the line ‘None but ourselves can free our mind” was commissioned by the Jamaican Government to create something that reflected freedom and emancipation.

There are also a wide range of floral displays, featuring native and imported plants, the landscape of the Park sports a variety of flowering plants and trees such as the Bull Thatch Palm, majestic Royal Palm, the Lignum Vitae, the National Flower of Jamaica and the National Tree of Jamaica, the Blue Mahoe. You will also find Bougainvillea’s, Poor Man’s Orchid, Poinciana and Poui trees. Several sculptures of “Adinkra Symbols”, originating from Ghana are placed around Emancipation Park such as The Eban – a fence ;Futumfrafo – a two-headed crocodile and Wafa Ada – the seed of the Wafa Tree. Try to find them on your trip to Emancipation Park make your bookings at info@jamaicagetawaytravels.com or call 876-776-0001.