King George V Memorial Park

The late Major Peebles, who had married a Barbadian and lived at Bailey’s Plantation, gave this area of land to the people of St. Philip especially and by extension to the people of Barbados for the purpose of creating a park and playing field for children. This donation was given in the memory of the late King George V, hence why it is called a “Memorial Park”.

Initially, it was one of the main places of entertainment for the working class, where dances were held almost on a monthly basis. However, after the change from the Vestry System to Local Government, it was neglected until it was taken over by the Parks & Beaches Commission, the forerunner of the National Conservation Commission.

Presently, this park is still well patronised by persons from the environs on a daily basis and is a very popular venue for picnics especially on weekends and Bank Holidays.
 
The park is also an excellent venue for weddings, birthday parties, picnics and socials.

The late Major Peebles, who had married a Barbadian and lived at Bailey’s Plantation, gave this area of land to the people of St. Philip especially and by extension to the people of Barbados for the purpose of creating a park and playing field for children. This donation was given in the memory of the late King George V, hence why it is called a “Memorial Park”.

Initially, it was one of the main places of entertainment for the working class, where dances were held almost on a monthly basis. However, after the change from the Vestry System to Local Government, it was neglected until it was taken over by the Parks & Beaches Commission, the forerunner of the National Conservation Commission.

Presently, this park is still well patronised by persons from the environs on a daily basis and is a very popular venue for picnics especially on weekends and Bank Holidays.
 
The park is also an excellent venue for weddings, birthday parties, picnics and socials.
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Our Social Commitment..

The National Conservation Commission is committed to adding social value in all its endeavors. We are of the firm belief, that the growth of any nation is dependent on the growth of the society as a whole. Ensuring that a nation’s recreational requirements are met is of primary concern, especially in a hectic work environment. The Commission’s social commitment to the Barbadian community is well established and its mandate in this regard is wide and varied.