Sulphur Springs Park has a rich history of exploration and discovery.  In 1900, a local businessman, Charles Gabriel, built several baths at Sulphur Springs, called Ventine Baths, to take advantage of the reputed therapeutic value of the water.  Today, only remnants of his baths can be seen at Sulphur Springs Park.  These mineral waters continue to generate much interest here and abroad.  Cognizant of the value of the waters and want to maintain an intimate setting for its users a pool in was built 2004 to tap the waters for bathing.  As expected, the pool which forms part of the Black Water Pool facility has generated much interest and is used by thousands of persons monthly.

Between 1974 to1988, several attempts were made to tame and harness the energy of the area.  As a result, 9 exploratory wells were drilled to various depths in and around the area to explore for geothermal energy.  Of the 9 drilled wells, 3 were productive and the others unproductive.  Due to lack of finance, geophysical problems and unfavourable geochemistry of good output, the search for geothermal energy were abandoned.  The remains of some of these wells can still be viewed at Sulphur Springs Park, today.

The area’s geographic uniqueness and breathtaking vista make it one of the island’s two major natural landmarks, the other being the nearby world-famous, Gros and Petit Piton. 

Sulphur Springs Park has several attractions, including, An impressive collection of boiling springs and fumaroles, and a treasure trove of minerals including the mineral, jarosite