Emancipation Park

Opened on Emancipation Day (August 1) in 2002, this seven-acre park in the centre of New Kingston serves as both public green space and cultural statement. The centrepiece is Redemption Song, a striking bronze sculpture by Jamaican artist Laura Facey depicting a nude male and female figure gazing skyward - representing the spiritual and physical liberation of enslaved Africans. The sculpture generated significant public debate when unveiled, but has since become one of Kingston's most recognisable landmarks. The park features manicured lawns, flowering trees, a jogging track popular with Kingston's morning runners, fountains, and playground equipment. Evening concerts and cultural events are staged regularly on the central lawn. The park is illuminated at night and maintained by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, making it one of the safest public spaces in the city for evening walks. It sits at the intersection of Knutsford Boulevard and Oxford Road, within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants, and the financial district. Aurum Transfers delivers you from Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to New Kingston in about 45 minutes for $110 for up to four guests.