Emancipation Park
A city park in the centre of New Kingston, where the nude bronze sculpture Redemption Song at the entrance has become a talking point and landmark.
Emancipation Park opened in 2002 to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Jamaica in 1838 and is located near Half Way Tree in the New Kingston business district. The large bronze sculpture at the entrance, Redemption Song (by Laura Facey), depicts a naked man and woman gazing up at the sky. It sparked major controversy when unveiled but is now a popular photo spot. Inside the park are a circular running track, fountains and a performance venue for concerts. Its lighting at night is good, making it one of the relatively safer places in Kingston for a stroll. Admission is free.
Opening hours
05:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Peter Tosh Museum
- Devon House
- Bob Marley Museum
- Sabina Park
- Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
- Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey
- St William Grant Park & Kingston Parish Church
- Coronation Market