ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands — The concession facilities at Trunk Bay Beach provide visitor services within Virgin Islands National Park. The structure houses beach rentals, a snack bar, and retail operations. These facilities, operated through National Park Service concessions, serve the thousands of annual visitors to this popular beach.
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Contributor:
David Coleman | Have Camera Will TravelImage ID:
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5504 x 8256 px | 46.6 x 69.9 cm | 18.3 x 27.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
25 January 2025Location:
Trunk Bay, St John, USVI, United StatesMore information:
Photograph by David Coleman. The concession facilities at Trunk Bay Beach operate as part of Virgin Islands National Park's visitor services. The building houses essential beach amenities including a snack bar, equipment rental counter, and retail shop selling beach necessities and souvenirs. The facilities are operated through a National Park Service concession contract, providing services to over 300, 000 annual visitors. The current structure replaced earlier facilities damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The building provides snorkel gear rentals, beach chairs, and other equipment needed for enjoying the park's underwater trail and beach activities. The concession facilities maintain standard National Park Service operating hours, typically opening from sunrise to sunset. The building includes restrooms, showers, and changing facilities for beach visitors. All operations within the structure must adhere to National Park Service regulations and environmental guidelines to protect the surrounding natural resources.
