Access Roads Restored in Bonaire’s Washington-Slagbaai National Park, the Park Plans Festivities

STINAPA recently announced that the road system in Washington-Slagbaai National Park has been graded and renovated so that all types of vehicles can traverse the park easily.  The work has been completed just in time for their June 1st, 2008 anniversary celebration.

In the past, STINAPA recommended that only jeeps or pickup trucks should enter the park, but with the road renovation, other types of autos, such as family sedans, can now enter. 

There are two routes in the park, the short route being 24 kilometers, and the long route being 34 kilometers.  Both routes have been restored, since the rainy season (now past) and vehicular traffic can cause ruts in the roadways.  Although STINAPA is hoping for additional funding to maintain the roads in this manner during future rainy seasons, it does not yet have the necessary funds to maintain the existing system of water canals.

On June 1st, 2008, the park will hold its annual anniversary celebrations, with special walking tours, music, transportation to Slagbaai from the park entrance, as well as children’s activities.  To view the flyer regarding the day’s events, click here, in PDF format. 

For additional information, contact STINAPA by telephone at 717-8444 or Washington-Slagbaai National Park directly at 788-9015. (Source:  STINAPA)

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