Howard Davis Park
Howard Davis Park, Don Road, St Saviour, Jersey, JE2 4QA. Main entrance via St Clement's Road; alternative entrances on Don Road and Route du Fort.
Rating: 4.6 ★ (1125 ratings)
Details
Howard Davis Park is a public park located in St Saviour, Jersey, on the fringe of St. Helier. It was gifted to the people of Jersey by Thomas Benjamin Davis in 1939 in memory of his son, Howard Davis, who died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The park features the Jersey War Graves Cemetery, a walled rose garden, a pond, and a bandstand.
The park offers various facilities, including a children's playground suitable for those up to five years old, toilets with disabled and baby-changing facilities, and a café. It is wheelchair-friendly and has large grass areas suitable for picnics, although ball games are not permitted. The park is also home to Howard Davis Hall, a former billiard hall that has been restored. Throughout the year, the park hosts various events and activities.
Location
Opening Hours
Summer (1 April - 30 September): 07:30-22:00, Winter (1 October - 31 March): 07:30-19:00.
Contact
T 01534 731181, E [email protected].
Comments
For some reason, this park wasn't mentioned in any of my research as a tourist, maybe because it's a municipal park with free public access and doesn't qualify as an attraction. But, please don't let that put you off.
It's a stone's throw from St Helier town centre and is a breath of fresh, tranquil air, both figuratively and literally. I visited the paid-entry botanical gardens nearby, but I think I better enjoyed Howard Davis' Park. It was probably because it was unexpected, but also because it is very well kept and, for a free-to-the-public park, was well groomed and laid out.
Walk around the perimeter and enjoy views across the main green from different angles. Then, dive into other areas, such as a walled garden with a water feature, pond, and war graves overseen by St Luke's Church. You'll be reaching for your camera, so make sure you clean that carrot cake off the lens before snapping away.
It has to be a solid 5 stars because its value for money (free) can't be beaten, and I spent well over an hour there, so I must have enjoyed it.
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