Queen's Park Savannah

Where to buy

• No ticket needed.

Official site ↗

Photos

• Fine; ask before photographing people.

What's closed

• WeeklyPublic park, open every day.
• After darkcheckDark stretches; avoid on foot.
• Carnival and eventscheckThe stage and roads close for events; check the schedule.
• Inside: Carnival stage (Grand Stand)checkThe big stage used for Carnival events.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

1. 1Take a taxi to the west side at 06:30 or after 16:30 and walk the outer path in the shade.
2. 2Stop for coconut water or corn soup from the vendors along the edge.
3. 3Look at the row of grand houses (the 'Magnificent Seven') along the west side, including Stollmeyer's Castle.
4. 4Leave before dusk; do not cross the park on foot after dark.

Minimum

30min

Worthwhile

45min

Typical

60min

p95

90min

1. 1

   Outer walking loop

   30 min

   The shaded path with joggers and walkers.

2. 2

   Savannah vendors

   15 min

   Coconut water, corn soup and snacks.

3. 3

   Magnificent Seven (west edge)

   15 min

   Grand houses; see the Stollmeyer's Castle page.

4. 4

   Carnival stage (Grand Stand)

   5 min

   The big stage used for Carnival events.

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Opening hours

• Public park; no printed hours. Avoid after dark.
• Public park, open every day.
• After dark: Dark stretches; avoid on foot.
• Carnival and events: The stage and roads close for events; check the schedule.

Gates and entrances

• Free to enter; no gate.

Walking and running loops

• About 260 acres and a loop of roughly 3.5 km (2.2 mi); you do not need to walk it all.About 260 acres and a loop of roughly 2.2 mi (3.5 km); you do not need to walk it all.
• Outer walking loop: The shaded path with joggers and walkers.

Toilets and water

• Toilets (check) — Near the stage or a nearby café; check.
• Drinking water (no) — Buy coconut water or bottled water.

Shade and benches

• Seating — Benches along the outer path.
• Go at 06:30 or after 16:30; midday is hot and shadeless.Go at 6:30 AM or after 4:30 PM; midday is hot and shadeless.
• Take a taxi to the west side at 06:30 or after 16:30 and walk the outer path in the shade.Take a taxi to the west side at 6:30 AM or after 4:30 PM and walk the outer path in the shade.

Kids and playgrounds

• Space to run; go early or late for shade; bring water.

Events and seasonal blooms

• Carnival (Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (8–9 Feb 2027)): J'ouvert before dawn Monday, the parade of bands both days, Panorama and Dimanche Gras before. Book a year ahead; shops close.
• Independence Day (31 August): Public holiday with a parade at the Savannah.

After dark

• Do not walk across the park after dark.
• Leave before dusk; do not cross the park on foot after dark.
• Busy at dawn and dusk; very hot at midday;
• Avoid the park after dark.

Rules

• Joggers and cyclists use the paths; keep to the edge.

• ✓Step-free entrance: yes · yespark: none
• ✕Lifts: no · no
• ?Accessible toilet: check · check
• ✓Wheelchair: yes · yesThe outer path is level; shade is limited.
• ✓Stroller: yes · yesFine on the paved path.

Flat paved outer path and wide grass; a few kerbs where the road crosses.

“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.

behaviour

Joggers and cyclists use the paths; keep to the edge.

vendors

Vendors set up at the edges; agree prices before ordering.

with kids

Space to run; go early or late for shade; bring water.

child price

free

1. 2 minSavannah vendors · eat — Coconut water and corn soup.
2. 3 minStollmeyer's Castle and the Magnificent Seven — The grand houses on the west side.
3. 10 minQueen's Park Oval (cricket) — Match days only.
4. 15 minRoyal Botanic Gardens — Or a 5-minute taxi.
5. 20 minEmperor Valley Zoo — Taxi 5 minutes.

Walk the Queen's Park Savannah & the Magnificent Seven area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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