Bonefish Pond National Park

Bonefish Pond National Park is a coastal wetland on New Providence Island that protects mangrove forests and tidal flats. A wooden boardwalk stretches across muddy areas, letting visitors explore the environment without disturbing the habitat.

The Bahamas National Trust created this park in 2002 to protect one of the last tidal mangrove ecosystems on southern New Providence Island. The action came after decades of pressure from coastal development and urban growth.

The park serves as a learning space where visitors discover why mangrove forests matter for wildlife and fish populations. Local students and researchers come here to study how marine creatures depend on this ecosystem.

The park is open on specific days with set hours that visitors need to plan around. Paying attention to tide times is helpful, since water levels change what activities are best for observing wildlife.

The park transforms dramatically with the tides, offering different experiences depending on water levels. At high tide, kayaking is possible, but at low tide the mudflats become exposed and birds wade through looking for food.

GPS coordinates: 24.99220,-77.38890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03