National Heroes Park

Visiting Heroes Park was a delightful surprise! Located just down the street from Emancipation Park, I couldn’t resist stopping by to explore both. I’m so glad I did! The beautifully manicured lawns and well-maintained grounds immediately caught my eye. I was genuinely touched by the stunning monuments honoring our past leaders who fought for change along with a tall white monument with the cross dedicated to the fallen Soldiers in World War I and II. It’s a heartfelt tribute that truly resonates. While there, I took the time to visit the remains of several notable figures interred at the park, including: • Toots Hibbert • Dennis Brown • Sir Alexander Bustamante • Marcus Garvey • Michael Manley • Norman Manley • George William Gordon • Edna Manley • Donald Sangster • Hugh Shearer • Ranny Williams • Paul Bogle • Samuel Sharpe • Lady Bustamante • Herb McKenley • Louise Bennett-Coverley • Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds • Howard and Ivy Cooke • Edward Seaga • Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd As I exited the park, I felt a deep sense of pride and honour to have visited for the first time. I even gave a hand salute to express my appreciation! Heroes Park is a must-visit for anyone looking to learn about Jamaican history while enjoying the lovely botanical landscape.

It was a very beautiful and comely experience walking around the park and reading information about those who had statues to commemorate them

I was expecting more than what I saw... for a place of such significance it should have been well maintained with neatly cut green grass areas and well groomed flowers and esthetic appeal. But it was like a waste land that doesn't have much value place on it.

I hadn't realised that it had so many monuments present, was what I said to myself. I've passed Heroes Circle so many times, and I've never really given it a really good look until recently, when I just randomly stopped to walk through the park. As stated previously, there were several large monuments present. Each monument was built in memory of an important figure in Jamaica's history, namely our national heroes. A few other figures were represented as well, like Hugh Shearer and Micheal Manley. I think some heroes and other figures were said to be buried there as well. The stylish looking plaques each giving you a history of each person featured. I was truly impressed with what I had seen. It was also obvious to me that area, namely the parts with the monuments and plaques, were regularly landscaped. The grass was well cut down, and the environment was clean overall. There was one particular plaque that gave you the history of the park itself and how it came to be. National Heroes Park is definitely impressive. I, for one, was indeed impressed by it.

Very Beautiful Scenery however the gov of jamaica can do more to this development of the park.. It has great potentional.. plant more trees over time.. make a good trail park.. like a Emancipation Park

For the place where some of Jamaica's most treasured are laid to rest. I was expecting more from National Heroes Park. The park is dry and hot, I was wondering if a well could be dug and used to make a park green and attractive. Some of the plaques are worn need to replaced. Overall the park needs to be refurbished to make it the attraction it deserves to be.

I love the environment. I am able to not just relax in a peaceful environment but I am afforded the ability to learn more about my heritage and about the Heroes who fought successfully so that I can live the life I now enjoy. I am free to make my own choice and not to under bondage. The Park is a powerful reminder of where we came from, the resilience and wit of our forefathers.

Burial site of Nationalist Leader Marcus Garvey, reggae star Dennis Brown, and former Prime Ministers Michael & Norman Manley (NMIA) located in the Allman Town neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica. This solemn historic site is a famous tourist spot for knowledgeable visitors because in 1976 the Smile Jamaica mega-concert took place here. Bob Marley, reggae legend performed when just 2 days prior he had an assassination attempt on his life. Redemption Song!!