Parks + Botanical Gardens

Bath Gardens, St.Thomas
These towering palm trees could be considered the best feature of the historic gardens.
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Castleton Gardens, St. Mary
A dirt path cuts through the lush vegetation.
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Castleton Gardens, St. Mary
This section is like a mini rain forest.
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Claude Stuart Park, St. Mary
A monument to the slave Tacky stands in the Claude Stuart Park at Port Maria.
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Heroes Circle, Kingston
The first two prime ministers of an independent Jamaica; foreground Alexander Bustamante and background Norman Manley. Foreground bustamante background Norman Heroes Park
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Heroes Circle, Kingston
Regal palm trees line the walkways at Heroes Circle.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
One of the purposes of the park is conservation, there is even a tree nursery section which grows trees to be used in reforestation projects.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
Persons often flock the Park on weekends; some spend a few hours and others just stay in the cosy cabins on the property.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
Situated some 3,200 feet above sea level, Holywell is a one-hour drive from Papine in St. Andrew.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
On a fair day, which is very often, Holywell is a blessing to the eyes - a treat to the body and mind.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
Botanists will also enjoy seeing many varieties of tree and other vegetation.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
With lush vegetation everywhere the park is often bathed in tropical mist.   It is always cool with the fresh fragrance of mountain air.
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Holywell Park, St. Andrew
Holywell, which is the ideal spot for admirers of Jamaica's indigenous species of birds, flora and fauna, is a must-see for nature lovers.
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
Hope Gardens, or the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hope, were formerly part of major Richard Hope's Estate. One of the English officers who helped capture Jamaica from the Spanish in 1655
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
There are many rare and beautiful species of tropical plants and trees at Hope Gardens, including the Hibiscus elatus (blue mahoe), the national tree of Jamaica.
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
Of particular interest is the Cassia siamea grove by the main entrance, the sunken gardens and the lily pond.
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
When Queen Elizabeth II came to Jamaica in 1953, the gardens were officially renamed the Royal Botanical Gardens.
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
Today the gardens are the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region, and are home to Jamaica's most popular collection of endemic and exotic botanical collections.
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Hope Gardens, St. Andrew
Hope Gardens includes a Palm Avenue, where the sago palms are among the oldest living trees.
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William Grant Park, St. Andrew
Located in the centre of Down Town, Kingston, the Park is named in honour of the 1938 labour leader William Grant who was an associate of the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante.
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William Grant Park, St. Andrew
The Kingston and St Andrew Corporation hosts an annual Municipal Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony at the park.
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