This is a quaint little beach tuck away off of the beaten path. It is so far off that I had some…read moresecurity concerns because there is no one around to hear you scream. Anyway, there is a huge Visitors Center up on the hill, but it is closed indefinitely and the road to get up to it is blocked off. The road in has a large spot that floods pretty high after rain so be careful. I was able to make it in, but I did not have much wiggle room. This area is more commonly known as Christopher Columbus Beach or Columbus Landing, because this is the area that Christopher Columbus supposedly landed on his 2nd voyage to the new world in 1493. For the record, I am not a Christopher Columbus fan, but I am a fan of history. It has a cool backstory. This is a very secluded beach, that even though it does not have a designated parking area, there are tons of places to park. The beach is decent, even though there is a lot of caution tape all over the sand for reasons unknown to me. The water is warm though and you are certain to find old conch shells and sea coral, none of which you are allowed to take by law. This is a great picturesque beach, with white sand and palm trees, to visit if you do not want to be around crowds. It is very secluded. I cannot vouch for how safe it is though. My mind started to wonder when I was there by lonesome and a car started rolling in. Well, it is worth a visit, I just highly recommend being careful doing so.

Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve is an undeveloped National Park area…read more At this time, they only do ranger tours on Thursdays... don't go by what you find on the website as it is not up to date. You can take kayaking tours of the waters with local companies, but to go on your own, the only place you really can easily get to and see is the Columbus Landing site. This is the site of Columbus' 1493 landing and his only actual landing at any US location. Personally, NOT a fan of Columbus, but this beach is freaking gorgeous. If you have a couple of hours to kill at a beach, let me recommend you find your way to the Columbus landing site. Ask at Christiansted if you can't find the directions yourself, but the beach itself is worth the visit. I'll be interested in seeing what they do with the site in the future, but sounds like the funding just is not there. From your car, you can see the beach, but to get down to the beach, one must be able to walk in sand. It's a short walk to the water's edge though. BEAUTIFUL!

This is an awesome park with a playground that was built by community volunteers and opened in…read moreFebruary 2022. In 2001, however, the park was renamed after Cummings, A St. Croix native, that is known for scoring a run in Game 7 of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks who ultimately went on to beat the Yankees for the championship. It is located on the west end of the island, right by fort and cruise ship terminal. You can't miss it. It is marked by the huge moko jumbie statue that welcomes you into the space. There is a huge parking lot right in front of it and street parking is available as well. When I say that the playground is awesome, it is awesome. One of the best that I have seen. If you could see the equipment that was there before this and where they started and where they are now, you would be like wow. It has three areas for different age groups of kids. The Ninja Warrior section, which is intended for kids 12 and older, consists of twinkle toes, lava leap, jungle pipeline, over-under, wall clinger and leap frog. It is an awesome looking course, that I would probably find difficult to do. Taino Village, which is to the left of the park as you come in, is intended for 2- to 5-year-olds. It has a colorful xylophone, a steel drum and some colorful bongos out front. The main are is fenced in to stop the littles from running off. It has a tiki type theme with a couple of tiki huts, one of which is a jungle gym with a slide and a rock-climbing wall. There is a small rocking horse and a picnic table that parents can sit in that area. The main area is located in the center of the playground and has some of the most futuristic equipment that I have seen. It has a huge tiki like jungle gym with monkey bars, rock climbing walls, slides, and rings. It is very impressive. There is a bank of standard swings, with an ADA and toddler swing next to them. The see-saw and merry go round looks like something from the Jetsons. You will see a couple of benches on the perimeter of this area for parents to sit and watch the kiddos. The park has a restroom facility that is covered by a wonderful mural and there are colorful picnic tables placed on some of its green space. There is a little bit of green space here. Just enough to play catch or something like though This park has set the bar high, as far as playgrounds go and should be a template for future playgrounds. It is amazing what the volunteers where able to accomplish and put together. And the fact that it is free, you can't beat that. I highly recommend bringing your littles here to play. I have paid to take mine to much lesser play spaces.

One word: unbelievable. This national park is a hidden beauty and it's a shame it's so far away; I…read morewould visit it more often if I could. We hiked Lind point trail since it's walking distance from the ferry and stopped by honeymoon beach- absolutely stunning beach with clear water and white sand- great for snorkeling. We also went to trunk bay beach- the water was very choppy, and wind gusts were high so the snorkel trail was closed. Otherwise the views were beautiful and would definitely recommend.

We were relaxed and together, although it rained, we enjoyed our trip we found the people very nice…read moreeager to please, and taught us a few things about their culture, their lifestyles and their struggles so I really did appreciate being there and just taking a minute to be with my other half

It's where our driver told us to meet him after the tour for our transportation back to the ship…read more Otherwise, I'm not sure we would have seen it. The park commemorates the day that slavery was abolished in the Danish West Indies. There's an annual Emancipation Day celebration and ringing of the Liberty Bell as a symbol of freedom. The sculpture in the middle of the park is the "Conch Shell Blower" or "Freedom" statue. The artist that sculpted it is Bright Bimpong. The man blowing into the conch shell is General Buddhoe who organized and led the uprising for freedom in 1848. What I didn't know is that this park was built on the land where slaves were once sold. It makes that sculpture even more special & significant. The Liberty Bell that you see in this park is number #51 of 57 replicas ordered by the U.S. Treasury back in 1950 as a "Save for Your Independence" savings bond campaign. The bells were given to each state (Missouri has 2). There are 2 in DC, 1 in Puerto Rico (#53) and 1 in VI. That leaves us with 2 more. One was given to Japan in 1952. It's located in Tokyo's Hibiya Park. The Pacard Foundry in Annecy, France who casted these bells was also given a replica. The bell in Emancipation Gardens is open for all to see and touch it. It's been said that it's there for anyone to ring it, but I don't know if that's still true. It's sitting on a tall base that has a plaque referencing the Jamestown settlers who had stayed in VI for 3 days before founding the Virginia settlement. It's a little confusing at first, but it has nothing to do with the bell. We waited for a short time in the semi-shaded park with the chickens and pigeons. There are plenty of benches and even a large white gazebo. There are plenty of places for picture opportunities. It was a nice place to relax while waiting for our tour ride back to the pier.

From being here I learned that every state has a replica of the Liberty Bell, and this one is…read moreproudly displayed in a prominent place. It motivated me to find out where my state's bell is located. It's in Melbourne, FL! I also likes the sculpture in the middle of the park of the person blowing a conch shell. This is a pleasant place to sit and contemplate life while waiting for a tour operator!

This is a park/beach located near Point Udall. It is a somewhat secluded beach that is kind of…read moreretro. The park is surrounded by a janky fence that they lock during non-business hours. It is very raggedy. There are also some bathroom facilities with showers available for use there. In one of the fields, you will find a vacant building that I have no idea what it was used for. There is also currently an area of the park that is enclosed by a fence. The area has cement pads and picnic tables inside the fence. It looks like it is under construction or something, but no one is working on it and there is no equipment or supplies staged near it, There are not designated parking spots, but there is tons of parking available. You just find a spot in the grass and claim it for your car. There were only a few people there while I was there, but I visited on a weekday. I hear that this place can get packed on weekends. The beach is ok. It is very easy to get to and not a far walk from where you would probably park. There is a secluded little shaded spot at the end of the beach and they also have a life guard station. The life guard was hanging in there most of the time. I am not telling him how to do his job, but I would think he would better serve from outside. The beach has marker buoys to tell you have far you should go out and is relatively clean. It was not a lot of people there and it was pretty quiet. The park has a lot of green space and some picnic tables, most of which are busted up. The landscaping is well maintained and groomed. There are a decent number of trees that offer some good shade here. I did not see any picnic shelters. The park is good for snorkeling, play field sports such as soccer, football, or catch, flying a kite, or hitting a ball. They also allow fishing from the shoreline. Some things to keep in mind is that they do not allow smoking on the beach, you cannot take any of the beach's coral and no pets or bottles are allowed. This park has a lot of potential and can be so much better. The Island just needs to invest some money into it. It is so neglected and forgotten. If there was no one there, I would have probably mistook it for being abandoned. All in all, this is a good beach to hang out at and splash around in the water. I like it, mostly for what it was and can be. I would still recomend checking this park out. It is very low key and has a chill vibe.

This is a quaint little spot that is also known as Emancipation Park. It is located right out of…read moreFort Frederik. It is also near the cruise ship terminal. You will find a bust statue of the park's namesake, Moses "General Buddhoe" Gottlieb here. In 1848, Gottlieb led a revolt of thousands of slaves that ultimately led to the governor of the Islands abolishing slavery. The center piece of the park, however, is the large gazebo/band stand. During my visit they had a DJ set up there playing music. The park also has a lot of benches placed around it where visitors can take a load off. The park is adorned with beautiful Mahogany trees and nice walkways. There is also a little green space that is suitable for a little picnic or something. The park is very well maintained and landscaped. There is a free parking lot within a reasonable walking distance to the park. There is also some free street parking available there is well. This park is the central point of Frederiksted and is close to many of the area's attractions like Frederiksted Beach, the Clocktower and Boardwalk, Fort Frederik, a playground, a few dive shops, the cruise ship pier and many nice restaurants and shops. They hold a free lighting here every Christmas. The park has also been known to host other events such as a COVID-19 testing site, literacy day and Emancipation Day festivities. You may also find street vendors selling local goods and jewelry here, especially if a cruise ship is in port. You can spend just a few minutes to a half a day here. It is that versatile and I guess really depends on what is going on there. I spent a bit more time there because they had the party jumping with a DJ. If you are doing any sightseeing in the area, you will surely come across this park. It is a busy spot. I love the park's historic significance, as it is rumored to be the spot that armed slaves, led by Gottlieb, demanded and got their freedom.

Chances are if you have come to Fajardo to pilot a kayak through a mangrove forest to experience…read morethe tiny glowing dinoflagellates of Laguna Grande, you will begin your adventure here at Parque Pasivo Las Croabas. Most days around sunset, the place is teeming with tourists who have come in from San Juan or other distant resorts just for the evening's bioluminescent bay (or "bio-bay") tour. Numerous tour operators are stationed all around the dock with huge racks of kayaks, and streets of the park are lined with other vendors taking advantage of the crowds. Another reason you might visit this park would be to catch a water taxi over the Pasaje de San Juan to one of the white sand islands of the Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve. There are a few companies offering the service to Cayo Icacos for around $25 per person, just a quick 20 minute ride over the choppy bay to your own Gilligan's Island fantasy. We used Captain Mingo's yellow boat (search TripAdvisor for more info) and had a great afternoon of snorkeling, swimming, and lounging under the shade of our own palm tree. We actually spent our recent PR vacation based in Las Croabas, so I visited this park every morning during my run through the neighborhood: down the hill to the park, up past Ocean View Condos and the police station and back down to Seven Seas beach, then past the Las Cabezas de San Juan Preserve (which surrounds Laguna Grande) and back home. It's a much different place early in the day, with grizzled old fishermen and their wives sitting in the shade, sipping cafe con leche before a day on their boats or staffing the many restaurants and pubs overlooking the small harbor. On New Year's Day, a meetup of classic car aficionados was in full swing, complete with party music and picnics. Everyone was excited to show off their muscle cars and allowed us to photograph at will before we ventured over to the rocky shore to pick up hands full of polished beach glass. Local families use this park as you would any neighborhood park. The new pirate ship playscapes are enjoyed by small kids and the many colorful pavilions (with a sturdy concrete food prep area) can be reserved for birthday parties and other celebrations. Know before you go: -- No swimming at the adjacent beach. It's choppy & surrounded by boat traffic. -- Restrooms with sinks are available, but bring your own toilet paper; it doesn't seem to be replenished often. -- Parking at evening/night can be a challenge, with the influx of bio-bay goers and diners at the restaurants surrounding the square. -- Do make reservations if you intend to eat dinner nearby. There are no walk-ups, except at the few food trucks.

What a beautiful experience at Baño Grande in the El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico. It's such a…read morecool piece of history and lovely to see in person!

Definitely a must stop while visiting El Yunque national forrest. I loved being able to stop, ret,…read moreleant a little about this historic site and take in the beautiful views. Parking is limited, however we did t have trouble getting a spot. Make sure to drive slowly on your way in as the road gets tight!

This park is dedicated to labor leader, journalist and newspaper owner, David Hamilton Jackson…read more Jackson was an important figure in the struggle for workers' rights and civil rights in the Danish West Indies (What is now known as the Virgin Islands). This park is decent sized and has adequate parking available. The sign for the park is gone. It looks like it was destroyed in the hurricane. The park has a large bright yellow grandstand/gazebo in the center and also has a bunch of benches around for visitors to sit and take a load off. It is also known as Grove Place Park. You will find a prominent bust of the park's namesake, David Hamilton Jackson, looking out from the park. It is a very nice sculpture that sits on a granite pedestal. The park has a few pieces of older traditional playground that includes a jungle gym with slides, that has seen better days, a bank of traditional swings, and a metal slide (oucchhh). There are also some little animal rockers here. The park is next to the Isaac Boynes Ballpark. Between the Ballpark and the main park area is another fenced in area with a larger and nicer jungle gym with a bunch of slides, a big plastic climb on toy and some more rocking cars. This area and the park as a whole, is well maintained and the grounds are clean and cared for. There is a lot of green space that can be used to play football, soccer, catch, fly a kite or have a picnic. This park has been known to play host to the island's annual Liberty Day celebration and other festivities. This is a decent old school park that is worth making a short drive to. It looks like they are still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017 and I hope that they are able to upgrade their equipment soon.