The park was created as part of the extensive Waterfront development project designed to modernize the St Helier shoreline.
It sits on land that was reclaimed from the sea during the late 20th-century expansion of Jersey’s harbor facilities.
The landscaping includes specific maritime-hardy plants chosen to survive the saline coastal environment.
Les Jardins de la Mer is a formally landscaped seaside park located on the waterfront of St Helier, Jersey. It serves as a landscaped transition space between the urban harbor district and the coastline. The park features structured flower beds, paved pedestrian walkways, and expansive lawns designed for public recreation. It is situated adjacent to the reclaimed land of the La Collette area. The park provides views overlooking St Aubin’s Bay and serves as a key component of the town's promenade network. Its design emphasizes tidy, geometric planting schemes and open-air public space management. The site is a primary public green space for the Jersey capital.
The raised paved walkway overlooking the marina provides the best vantage point for capturing the yachts against the park's floral landscape.
Visit during low tide to see the vast expanse of the seabed uncovered in St Aubin's Bay.
Combine your visit with a walk along the adjacent Elizabeth Marina promenade for a full view of the harbor.
Do not attempt to walk across the mudflats in St Aubin's Bay without checking tide charts, as the incoming tide is deceptively fast.
Maintain pathways to ensure pedestrian flow; keep dogs on leads if required by local signage.
