Increases in Park Fees is an Investment in the Future

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NASSAU , BAHAMAS – At the Bahamas National Trust headquarters off Village Road, Executive Director Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle explained that the new rates are about more than just raising money.

She says the fees will help cover staffing, boardwalk repairs, and infrastructure, ensuring the parks are properly maintained for everyone to enjoy.

It’s an investment in the future of the parks.

Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle – Executive Director, Bahamas National Trust

“The entrance fees for our national parks have remained largely unchanged over the past few years, despite the increase in costs associated with managing the national parks. This isn’t just a price increase; it shouldn’t be seen as that. It is to ensure that we are continuing to invest in and care for the national parks in the way they deserve.”

The new structure includes modest increases for adults, children, and seniors. Anderson-Rolle pointed out that the fees are still competitive with other national parks in the region and will help offset the rising costs of management.

Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle – Executive Director, Bahamas National Trust

“We’ve seen that the prices are relatively modest. We are increasing adult fees from $11 to $12 to $15. Children ages six to 14, and seniors, will move from $8 to $9 to $10. The fee structure is being standardized, and they are quite competitive with other national parks in the region.”

To make access easier, BNT is also rolling out annual and multi-day passes. These options are designed for regular visitors and tourists who want to experience more than one park.

Members, however, will continue to enjoy free entry across the system.

The new passes offer flexibility while preserving the value of membership.

Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle – Executive Director, Bahamas National Trust

“We’re also rolling out annual passes, so persons who have an interest in the parks on a regular basis have a fee structure in place. There’s also a multi-day pass for persons wishing to visit multiple national parks on New Providence and Grand Bahama. We have passes available for that, but we still have our membership, and that really is the true value. These fees don’t impact our membership base. Members still have free access to the national parks across the system.”

The Bahamas National Trust says these new fees aren’t just about today; they’re an investment to keep national parks thriving so their beauty and legacy can be experienced for generations to come.