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.

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 Sabina Park.

Independence Park

Sports venue

Photo: Cm 1962, CC0.

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.

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.

Carib Theatre

Movie theater

The Carib Theatre, also known as the Carib 5, is a cinema in northern Kingston, Jamaica. Opened in 1938, it has been owned and operated by the Palace Amusement Company since ca. Carib Theatre is situated 1 km west 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.