Emancipation Park

Emancipation Park is located in New Kingston and is a harmonious mixture of beautiful scenery and Jamaican history. The park was built as a tribute to celebrate Jamaica’s freedom from slavery in 2002 and today is enjoyed as a place of leisure for many individuals.

© Danielle Fyne. The Redemption Song statue at the Emancipation Park main entrance on March 24,2021.

Despite being located in one of Jamaica’s most busy co-operate areas, the park maintains a relaxing atmosphere that it’s visitors enjoy. It is very common to see individuals jogging, lounging on the lush green lawns or just relaxing on the many park benches available for seating in the Emancipation Park. The park is very spacious with stone paved walkways and lush greenery that provides both shade and beauty. The park has a lovely display of magnificent tropical plants that include Jamaica’s national flower Lignum Vitae, Bougainvillea, palm trees and many others.

© Danielle Fyne. Various plants which include the Royal Poinciana, Bougainvillea among others decorate the lawns of Emancipation Park on March 24,2021.

Beautiful plants and flowers are not the only thing to see at the park, Emancipation Park is also home to several different sculptures. These sculptures include statues of Jamaica’s seven national heroes organized in chronological order according to their birth along a walkway. This walkway is called “Heroes walk” and is the first path to be seen when entering the park from it’s main entrance.

© Danielle Fyne. Sculptures of Jamaica’s national heroes line the path of “ Heroes Walk” just inside the main entrance of the Emancipation Park on March 24,2021.

Upon entering the main entrance of Emancipation Park, a most outstanding sculpture of a nude male and female looking up to the sky can be seen. This 11 ft tall statue is called the “Redemption Song” and symbolizes Jamaica’s liberation from slavery.

© Danielle Fyne. The Redemption Song sculpture at the Emancipation Park on March 24,2021.

Overall, the Emancipation Park with it’s beautiful scenery and highlights of Jamaican history is a must visit location, especially for those who reside in Kingston and St.Andrew.

© Danielle Fyne. Photos of grounds of Emancipation Park located in New Kingston Jamaica. See Fynedingz Gallery for more photos.

Budget:

Emancipation Park is a public park so there is no entrance fee. The main expenses that would need to be considered for a visit to this park is transportation and food. As it relates to food, individuals can feel free to bring their own food as that is allowed.

© Danielle Fyne. Sub Zero ice cream shop located next door to the south entrance Emancipation Park located in New Kingston Jamaica.

In addition to this, there are vendors located at the south entrance of the park along with Sub Zero an ice cream shop that is right next door. Other food options include popular food places Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut which are less than 10 mins walking distance from the park.

Directions:

Emancipation Park is located on Oxford Road, Knutsford Blvd, Kingston. Use this google map as a guide for directions.