West Side National Park
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LocationAndros, the Bahamas
NearestcityNassau
Coordinates24°17′N 77°57′W / 24.28°N 77.95°W[1]
Area1,500,000 acres (6,070 km2)
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| Location | Andros, the Bahamas |
| Nearest city | Nassau |
| Coordinates | 24°17′N 77°57′W / 24.28°N 77.95°W[1] |
| Area | 1,500,000 acres (6,070 km2) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | Bahamas National Trust |
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West Side National Park is a national park covering the western half of Andros, the Bahamas, and the surrounding waters. The park was established in 2002 and, after being expanded in 2012,[2] has an area of 1,500,000 acres (6,070 km2),[3] being one of the largest protected areas in the region.[4] The park is regarded as a marine protected area, which includes tidal creeks and coastal mangrove forest, as well as an expansive coastal zone.[5]
