Parks and GardensLes Pars et les Gardîns
The Parish of St Helier has an extensive collection of beautifully landscaped parks and gardens for public use.
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Dogs are welcome in the St Helier parks and gardens, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and dog mess must be disposed of properly. Please note that one person cannot walk more than four dogs in the parks at any one time.
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Fitness operators may use the parks to run fitness training/sessions. Permission is not required for groups of less than two paying customers. For larger groups, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]. Fitness operators must abide by the Code of Conduct for Outdoor Fitness Training. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with this document.
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The Parish of St Helier’s parks and gardens offer great spaces to hold events of all sizes and some of the largest Island events, including the Battle of Flowers Fun Fair, Electric Park and the Battle of Britain, are held in St Helier’s parks.
For information on park fees please visit Fees for Use of Parish Parks.
To book an event please visit our Holding an Event in St Helier page.
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The Parish of St Helier’s parks and gardens are maintained to a high standard, and it is therefore important that any issues are reported. To report an issue please use the Love Jersey website and app. See our Reporting a Problem page on how to access this service.
We encourage all Islanders to make use of St Helier’s parks and gardens but ask that all park users please respect others by refraining from behaviours that might affect other people’s enjoyment of the space.
Map of Parks and Gardens
List of St Helier’s Parks and Gardens
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Parade Gardens is a formal garden with raised wall beds throughout bringing some beautiful colour to the center of St Helier.FACILITIES: Toilets, children’s play area, bench seating, café, open grass space.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: On street parking is available and both Sand Street and Patriotic Street multi story carparks are nearby.
EVENTS: The park hosts some of St Helier’s largest annual events including St Patrick’s Day and the Fete de St Helier. More Details on Booking an Event.
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Lower Park boasts large landscaped green areas and is a popular park with dog walkers.FACILITIES: Seating and open grass space.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: Parking available opposite in the laybys on Victoria Avenue.
EVENTS: The park hosts some of the island’s largest events including the Battle of Britain and the Battle of Flowers. More Details on Booking an Event.
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People’s Park is a large open green space popular with fitness instructors and event organisers.FACILITIES: Bench seating, open grass space, children’s play park and fitness apparatus.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: A small car park is attached to the park and Patriotic Street multi story car park is nearby.
EVENTS: The park is very popular with event organisers hosting the Battle of Flowers fun fair, food festivals and music festivals. More Details on Booking an Event.
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Westmount is an informal wooded area perfect for walking and has an array of native flora and fauna as well as breathtaking views across the bay.FACILITIES: Nature walks.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: The closest parking available is at People’s Park at the bottom of Westmount hill.
EVENTS: Not suitable for events.
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La Collette Gardens is a Mediterranean- feel terraced garden with stunning views across the bay sloping down to join the cycle path which joins Havre des Pas and the town centre.FACILITIES: Toilets, café and bench seating.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: Limited on street parking available at Mount Bingham and Pier Road multi story car park is nearby.
EVENTS: Not suitable for events.
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First Tower Park is a large open park perfect for picnics and ball games.FACILITIES: Children’s play park, church, community centre, open grass space.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: Access to Church car park and First Tower car park is nearby.
EVENTS: Suitable for a variety of events. More Details on Booking an Event.
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Victoria Park, named after Queen Victoria, whose statue takes pride of place in the Park, boats beautifully landscaped green areas and bright colourful flowerbeds.FACILITIES: Toilets, pétanque court and open grass spaceOPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: Limited on street parking. Close to the laybys on Victoria Avenue or Patriotic Street multi story car park.
EVENTS: Suitable for small events. More Details on Booking an Event.
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South Hill is an environmental park steeped in Second World War history with stunning panoramic views over St Helier and the south coast.FACILITIES: World War II points of interest, children’s play park and open grass space.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: There is a small car park at the entrance to South Hill Park and the park is close to Pier Road multi-story car park.
EVENTS: Not suitable for events.
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The Town Church is an Anglican church in the heart of the community in St Helier, with church family members from across the Island. The church gardens are a popular lunch spot.FACILITIES: Church, picnic benches and central town locationOPENING HOURS: Mon – Fri 7am to 6pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 6pmPARKING: Town Centre
EVENTS: Not suitable for events.
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Swap the hustle and bustle of town life for the wonderfully secluded natural idyll that is La Vallée des Vaux.FACILITIES: Nature walks.OPENING HOURS: 24/7PARKING: Limited on street parking.
EVENTS: Not suitable for events.
