Timeline
13:00
Walk the grounds of National Heroes Park. It was once a horse race track and is now the burial place of national heroes Marcus Garvey, Alexander Bustamante, and Norman Manley. Look for the statues of Paul Bogle, Simon Bolivar, and the Cuban general Antoneo Maceo.
13:45
Head to Kingston Jerk for a snack. This regional restaurant is open until 23:00, making it a reliable spot for a late lunch or early dinner while you are in the area.
14:15
Finish your walk at Emancipation Park. This six-acre park features fountains and public art, including the large sculpture Redemption Song.
Local tip
The walk between National Heroes Park and Emancipation Park takes about 36 minutes on foot. Kingston Jerk is located just 7 minutes from Emancipation Park, so it fits easily into the route if you head there after the park or adjust the order to eat first.
Check before you go
- Kingston Jerk is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
- National Heroes Park is an open public space with no listed opening hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kingston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).