Independence Park, Kingston

Name: Independence Park
Address: Statue Rd., Kingston, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 926-6166

#27 among attractions in Kingston

Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport, Sport venue

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Independence Park is a sports and cultural complex in Kingston, Jamaica built for the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It houses a variety of sports facilities. A statue of Bob Marley marks the entrance to the site. The main sports venue at the complex is the National Stadium. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1962 (62 years ago)Capacity: 35 thous.Coordinates: 18°0'6"N, 76°46'19"W

Address

Statue Rd.Kingston Jamaica

Contact

(876) 926-6166

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Independence Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Emancipation Park, Devon House, Little Theatre, The Theatre Place.

1.2 miW
Park
Emancipation Park, Kingston
30 min walk • Emancipation Park is a serene oasis nestled in the bustling heart of New Kingston, Jamaica. This verdant space, spanning seven acres, was inaugurated on July 31, 2002, to commemorate the end of slavery on the island. It is not only a symbol of freedom and cultural...
1.5 miNW
Garden, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Devon House, Kingston
38 min walk • Devon House stands as a proud emblem of Jamaica's rich cultural heritage, nestled in the bustling capital city of Kingston. This grand mansion, dating back to 1881, was once the residence of George Stiebel, Jamaica's first black millionaire.
0.7 miSW
17°59'47"N • 76°46'55"W
Little Theatre, Kingston
19 min walk • Concerts and shows, Arcade, Theater
0.9 miW
18°0'8"N • 76°47'7"W
The Theatre Place, Kingston
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Vineyard Town, Kingston
32 min walk • Vineyard Town is a neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
International University of the Caribbean, Kingston
17 min walk • The International University of the Caribbean was founded by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in November 2005. It consists of two educational entities: College for Leadership and Theological Development and the Mel Nathan College.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston
18 min walk • Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, formerly Jamaica School of Art and Crafts, is an art school in Kingston, Jamaica.
1.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Mico University College, Kingston
36 min walk • The Mico University College is an institution of higher education in Kingston, Jamaica. The Mico was founded in 1835 through the Lady Mico Charity, one of four teacher training institutions established during this period in the British colonies and the only one to survive until...
1.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Liguanea, Kingston
32 min walk • Liguanea is an area of the island of Jamaica. Its name came from the language of the Yamaye people who currently inhabit some of the island's rural areas in Cornwall County. and named it after the iguana lizard that is endemic to the island, and an important source of food for the Yamaye.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Independence Park?

Nearby attractions include International University of the Caribbean, Kingston (17 min walk), Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston (18 min walk), Little Theatre, Kingston (19 min walk), The Theatre Place, Kingston (23 min walk).

How to get to Independence Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Independence Park:

Bus

Knutsford Express (32 min walk)