Turtle River Park - Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Situated in the centre of Ocho Rios, Turtle River Park is a relatively new attraction. Until recent years the land (which spans over 3 hectares) was used to be a bus park until the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) slated it for redevelopment.

The UDC decided that the most beneficial use for the land would be a public park, a use befitting St Ann Parish's nickname of "The Garden Parish". Turtle River Park was opened by Prime Minister P J Patterson on 18 June 2004. The Park is frequented by tourists and members of the Ocho Rios community, seeking a moment of tranquility away from working life.

The park features flower beds, a large pond stocked with fish and turtles, gazeboes, pergolas, a concert pavilion and a concession selling snacks. There is also a parking lot adjoining the park.

Opening Hours:
Mondays to Fridays 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Source: (visit link)

Name: Turtle River Park Street Location: Main Street Local Municipality: Ocho Rios State/Province, etc.: St. Ann Parish Country: Jamaica Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 18 June 2004 Picnic Facilities: Gazebos Recreational Facilities: Children's Playground Fountains: Yes Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Pond with fish and turtles Special Events: Yes Traditional Geocaches: None Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

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