Up-Park Camp
Up-Park Camp was the headquarters of the British Army in Jamaica from the late 18th century to independence in 1962. From that date, it has been the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Military installation
- Description: Headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force
- Also known as: “Up Park Camp - Jamaican Defense Force”
- Historically known as: “Up Park Camp”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Independence Park and Embassy of Japan, Kingston.
Independence Park
Sports venue
Independence Park is a sports and cultural complex in Kingston, Jamaica built for the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. It houses a variety of sports facilities. Independence Park is situated 1 km northeast of Up-Park Camp.
Embassy of Japan, Kingston
Government office
The Embassy of Japan in Kingston is the official diplomatic mission of Japan in Jamaica, and is also accredited to Belize and The Bahamas. Its current ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary is Yasuhiro Atsumi. Embassy of Japan, Kingston is situated 1 km northwest of Up-Park Camp.
Sabina Park
Stadium
Photo: Jamaica1962, CC0.
Sabina Park is a cricket ground in Kingston, Jamaica. It is the home of the Jamaica cricket team and is the only Test cricket ground in Jamaica. Sabina Park is situated 2 km south of Up-Park Camp.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Crossroads and Vineyard Town.
Crossroads
Suburb
Cross Roads is a primarily commercial neighbourhood of Kingston, Jamaica. It is centered on the intersection of five major roads: Slipe Road, Half Way Tree Road, Old Hope Road, Caledonia Avenue and Marescaux Road.
Beverly Hills
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills is an upscale neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. The association can be contacted at:…
Up-Park Camp
- Category: fixed construction
- Location: Stadium Gardens, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Up-Park Camp” goes by many names.
- German: “Up Park Camp”
- Japanese: “アップ・パーク基地”
- Japanese: “アップパーク・キャンプ”
- Spanish: “Up Park Camp”
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