Clifton Heritage National Park

Clifton Heritage National Park is a protected coastal park on western New Providence Island in The Bahamas, notable for the combination of shoreline, reef and cultural heritage it preserves.

The site includes sandy beaches and nearshore reef suitable for swimming and snorkeling, a network of short walking trails, and a series of archaeological remains including Lucayan middens and colonial-era ruins. It functions as both a natural recreation area and a cultural-heritage reserve.

The park was created to protect the Clifton area’s natural shoreline and its archaeological and historical features, preserving evidence of Lucayan, colonial and post-colonial occupation. Management emphasizes both conservation and public access for education and recreation.

The park sits along the west coast of New Providence, immediately west of the city of Nassau on the same island. The setting is coastal with nearby reef and mangrove-fringed inlets.

• Location: Located on the west coast of New Providence Island, immediately west of Nassau and reachable by road from the city.
• What to expect: Park combines natural shoreline, reef and cultural heritage sites in a single protected area, so visits commonly mix beach time with short heritage walks.

What to See #

• Beaches and reef: Sandy shorelines and shallow reef areas set up informal snorkeling and swimming close to the shore; accessible walking trails link the beaches with inland archaeological sites.
• Archaeological sites: Scattered archaeological sites that include Lucayan-period middens and remains related to colonial-era settlements and enslaved communities; these are visible at several spots across the park.