Turtle River Park - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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N 18° 24.365 W 077° 06.456
18Q E 277359 N 2036407
Located in the heart of Ocho Rios, Turtle River Park was opened by Prime Minister P J Patterson on 18 June 2004.
Waymark Code: WMV3T4
Location: Jamaica
Date Posted: 02/18/2017
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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, a children's playground and a concession selling snacks. There is also a parking lot adjoining the park.
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