National Heroes Park: A Significant Green Space
National Heroes Park is a botanical garden located in Kingston, Jamaica. It is the largest open space in Kingston, covering 20 hectares (50 acres). The park is notable as the burial site for many of Jamaica's national heroes, prime ministers, and cultural leaders. The surrounding area is also known by the name National Heroes Park. 1
Coastal and Urban Areas of Kingston
In the eastern part of Kingston, situated off Kingston Harbour, is the neighborhood of Bournemouth Gardens. This area was previously known as Barn Pen and is where Bellevue Hospital, a mental health facility, is located. Another distinct neighborhood in Kingston is Tivoli Gardens. This area was developed as a renewal project between 1963 and 1965. 3 2
Tivoli Gardens experienced challenges, including poverty, and by the late twentieth century, it became associated with drug trafficking and social unrest. Confrontations between law enforcement and individuals in the neighborhood occurred in 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008, and 2010. 2