Historic Site · Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Queen's Park Savannah
Queen's Park Savannah (QPS) is a park in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Area | Area: 1.1 km² |
| Coordinates | 10.6693° N, 61.5141° W |
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What Queen's Park Savannah is known for
Queen's Park Savannah (QPS) is a park in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
About Queen's Park Savannah
Queen's Park Savannah (QPS) is a park in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Known locally as simply 'the Savannah', it is Port of Spain's largest open space. It occupies about 260 acres (110 ha) of level land, and the distance around the perimeter is about 2.2 mi (3.5 km).
History
Once sugarcane farm land, it was bought by the town council in 1817 from the Peschier family (except for a small parcel near its centre that served as the Peschier cemetery, which remains in private hands). At first it was used as a vast cattle pasture in what was then the town's suburbs, but by the mid-19th century it had become established as a park. In the early 20th century, it was used as an airstrip when there were no airports built.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Port of Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Piarco International Airport (POS) |
| Distance from the airport | 12.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Piarco International Airport (POS) · Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago · 13.0 miles away
- A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) · Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago · 57.0 miles away
- Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) · Saint George's, Grenada · 94.0 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Queen's Park Savannah?
Queen's Park Savannah (QPS) is a park in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Where is Queen's Park Savannah located?
Queen's Park Savannah is in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Its coordinates are 10.6693° N, 61.5141° W.
How do I get to Queen's Park Savannah?
The nearest town is Port of Spain, and the nearest airport is Piarco International Airport (POS), about 12.7 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Queen's Park Savannah?
Once sugarcane farm land, it was bought by the town council in 1817 from the Peschier family (except for a small parcel near its centre that served as the Peschier cemetery, which remains in private hands). At first it was used as a vast cattle pasture in what was then the town's suburbs, but by the mid-19th century it had become established as a park.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Park_Savannah — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7270070 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.