Most people would pass it by without even knowing it is there. A small, and I think perilous, unassuming entrance comes on the side of sunrise highway just before “the merge” where sunrise becomes a highway and service road.

Upon turning into the narrow entrance, one crosses over a bike path and through two wooden gates that determine when the park is and closed. Next, you pull up to a small booth with a staff member inside. If charging it’s $8 a day otherwise it’s free. This late in the year the park is open 9am – 4pm.

Once parked, you can walk the asphalt pathway toward the main house or across a field toward the yellow path. The yellow path parallels the roadway, both leading the fish hatchery.

There are three main trails with the blue being the longest at 8.4 miles around the park.

We chose to walk passed the hatchery and the little bridges crossing the stream. When walking these longer loops, you’ll want to stay alert as the park is constantly used by horseback riders as it sits in an area surrounded by stables.

We took the white and green trail leading to Bunces bridge. In the past, those passing through used to Ford the stream but for some time now, the crossing has been home to several bridges erected over time.

The water in the stream here is several feet deep and in it is some of the greenest plant life and algae I’ve seen. They look like a shag carpet that one would want to lay on and take a nap.

The park is a great hidden gem in the island with tons of history you can read about when visiting. It is perfect for relaxing walks and to be able to sit beside numerous streams and just listen to the water flowing by, sometimes bringing fish and birds.

-Chris & Ola