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A shaded waterfront garden in the heart of the capital
Wilhelmina Park is a leafy waterfront garden in the heart of Oranjestad, named in honour of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Laid out along the harbour, it offers a calm, shaded counterpoint to the bustle of the capital's shopping streets, with tropical flowers, palms, and mature trees giving welcome relief from the sun.
At the centre stands a white marble statue of the queen, gazing out over the water, and the planted beds are kept bright with bougainvillea and other tropical blooms. Benches under the trees make it an easy place to pause, and the harbour views take in the boats and the busy waterfront promenade that runs along this side of the city.
The park sits within easy reach of the capital's other central sights, a short walk from Fort Zoutman and the route of the Oranjestad streetcar. It is a pleasant spot to rest between shops, watch the harbour, or stroll the waterfront in the cooler parts of the day.
Visit early or late to enjoy the shade and the harbour breeze, and combine it with a stroll through the capital's central streets and waterfront promenade.
Wilhelmina Park is a small, leafy waterfront garden in central Oranjestad, named for Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. It has tropical flowers, shade trees, a marble statue of the queen, and views over the harbour.
Yes. The park is free and open to the public throughout the day. Benches under the trees make it an easy place to rest between the capital's shops.
A white marble statue of Queen Wilhelmina stands at the centre, surrounded by bright tropical planting and shade trees, with harbour views over the waterfront promenade that runs along the capital.
Visit early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the shade and the harbour breeze. It is a short walk from Fort Zoutman, so the two combine well on a stroll through the capital.
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