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Recreational Spots
on a portion of what was once a field
known as Parade Ground, where
slaves convicted of being involved in
the 1823 East Coast Rebellion were
hanged. Originally, the entire area was
used for military parades and training.
The grisly history of the area had long
moved some members of the public
to suggest it be made into a public
garden, perhaps as a way of honouring
those victims of an inhuman system.
In 1851, after funding was obtained,
steps were taken to transform the site
into a garden which was completed in
1853; seats were constructed for the
public in 1859.
Occupying one city block, with its
main entrance located on Middle
Street in Cummingsburg, the
Promenade Gardens were designed
by a Trinidadian botanist. The garden
was constructed to offer a pleasant
view for the Governor from his
verandah in Carmichael Street.
The bandstand situated within
the Gardens was erected in
commemoration of Queen Victoria’s
Diamond Jubilee.
Completed in 1897, it is considered
the oldest bandstand of three in the
city.
A well-known monument in the
Garden is the Mahatma Ghandi
monument in honour of the
international icon of peace and
advocator of non-violence.
Along with several fountains and an
arched walkway, a recent construction
in the Gardens, is the Arya Samaj
Monument erected in 2011.
It has been suggested that the
Promenade Gardens at one time
boasted the largest range of wild
orchids in the Caribbean before it fell
into disrepair during the 80s and 90s.
The site was rehabilitated in 2006
and the Bandstand refurbished by
Republic Bank in 2009.
The Promenade Gardens were used
for several civic functions including
entertainment from music bands;
today, after refurbishment, it remains
the site of many public and private
events, including the popular annual
Inner Wheel Club’s Easter Hat Show,
weddings, and fashion photo shoots
to name a few.
LUSIGNAN GOLF CLUB
For golfing, go to the Lusignan Golf
Club (LGC). It is a members’ club but
visitors may book tee time. Please
call the number below, indicating the
size of your party, to obtain club rules,
and/or purchase balls if necessary.
Opens daily: 8:00am – 8:00pm;
Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00am –
11:00pm.
The Club House is usually open after
hours. Club House Tel: 220-5660
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