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If Lucknow is known as the city of parks, it's not without a valid reason. The nawabs that lived here left a heritage of parks for the city. While many have disappeared, most of those which remain have been restructured over the years. However, parks continue to hold a pride of place in the city. Summer evenings are specially reserved for visits to these green spots that you'll find amid the hustle bustle of city life. Though some have been commercialised to cater to modern tastes, others exist purely for nature lovers.
Begam Hazrat Mahal Park
Located in the heart of the city, Begum Hazrat Mahal Park once used to be a rally ground. It’s been witness many Ravanas go up in fire during Dusshera and numerous Lucknow Mahotsavas have been hosted here. But what you see today is a totally different landmark, a walker’s paradise. With pathways that are interwoven into the beautiful, green landscaping in the Park, it’s also a visual delight of sorts. While the mornings are marked by scores of people walking at different paces, the evenings are relatively inactive at the park. But when the fountains go up and the lights turn on, it’s a sight most of can feast our eyes on. And one which comes as a relief from the mundane sight of the traffic zipping past it.
Location: It is on the crossing of B.H.M and opposite to hotel Clarks Avadh..
How to reach: .Public conveyance like Family maxi cab and Nagar bus passes through this park, so it is very easy to reach this park.
Timings: Park is open from morning to 9.00 p.m in the evening.
Tickets: The Entry to this park is free for all
Near by place to see : Globe Park, Laxmn Park, Future Zone Games Parlour.
Buddha Park
One of a series of parks that are situated in Chowk, there is nothing religious about Buddha park, as its name might suggest. Apart from an imposing statue of Lord Buddha, the park is a big attraction for the children who flock the place with their parents in the evenings. It is one of the few places in the city where you can enjoy pedaling a boat in the artificial stream that has been created in the park. In summer vacations there is a long queue to get tickets for the same, thanks to the large numbers that visit the place at the time. Another big draw is the ride on the swings. There are some that only very young children can ride, but the Columbus is meant more for the youngsters. There’s also provision to fill the empty stomachs after you tire of all the fun..
Location: Near daliganjbridge on road from hazratganj to rumi gate.
How to reach: Bus and tempo are available from hazratganj, nishatganj,and chowk.
Timings: Park is open from morning to 9.00 p.m in the evening.
Tickets: Rs. 2/- per head. Entry for children below 5 years is free.
Near by places to see:Haathi park,Rumi gate, Bhool bhilaiya, Chota imambara, Gulab vatika, Clock tower, Picture gallery.
Haathi Park
One of a series of parks that are situated in Chowk, it derives its name from the imposing structure of an elephant that is constructed therein, which you can climb and sit atop. Spread across a vast area, the park is no longer as popular as it used to be, perhaps because there are no swings here like in adjacent parks. Nevertheless, it is crowded with people in the evenings, especially young boys. An ideal spot for picnics, Haathi Park has a well maintained garden that adds greenery to the city.
Location: Near daliganjbridge on road from hazratganj to rumi gate.
How to reach: Bus and tempo are available from hazratganj, nishatganj,and chowk.
Timings: Park is open from morning to 9.00 p.m in the evening.
Tickets: Rs. 2/- per head. Entry for children below 5 years is free.
Near by places to see: Buddha park,Rumi gate, Bhool bhilaiya, Chota imambara, Gulab vatika, Clock tower, Picture gallery.
Gulab Vatika
Gulab Vatika is situated near the Bara Imambara in Chowk. It was developed as exclusive garden of Roses. Now days the maintenance of this park is not much but still you can find different variety of Roses here. If you are in Chowk area then you can spare time to see it.
Location: Near Bara Imambara Chowk.
How to reach: To reach this place you have to take Paddle Rickshaw from Chowk..
Timings: 7.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M..
Tickets: No Entry Fee
Near by places to see: Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Clock Tower, Rumi Gate, Neebu Park .
Laxman Park
Laxman Park is also one of the most beautiful park of Lucknow. This is park is situated in Hazratganj just opposite to the K.D. Singh Babu Stadium. This park is having lush green ground with maintained flowers all around, to add the beauty to it there are high fountains also. It is really cool to spend an evening in this park. The advantage of this park is that it is not over crowded by people.
Location: At Begum Hazrat Mahal Crossing.
How to reach: As it is situated at the heart of Lucknow so to reach this place you can pick any public conveyance, which is going towards Clark Aavadh Chauraha.
Timings: 7.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M..
Tickets: No Entry Fee
Near by places to see: Begum Hazrat Mahal Park, Globe Park, Hazratganj Market.
Neembu Park
Neebu park is situated near Bara Imambara Chowk. The reason behind the name of this park is that it has a Neebu shaped fountain. The maintenance of the park is average and it is also a famous Dating Point for Lucknowiets.
Location: Near Chota Imambara.
How to reach: To reach this place you have to take Paddle Rickshaw from Chowk.
Timings: 7.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M..
Tickets: 2/- Rs per head
Near by places to see: : Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Clock Tower, Rumi Gate, Gulab Vatika .
Swarnjayanti Park
This is a very different park and also one of the few parks in Trans Gomti Area. This park is situated in Indira Nagar Sector 22. The park is designed specially for morning walk and exercise. The park is having well maintained Jogging
Track. In park there are different locations also where it is advised to do a little exercise with your Jogging. The park is well maintained.
Location: On Ring Road near Amrpali Market Indira Nagar .
How to reach: To reach this place you have to take Route No. 2 Bus or Maxi Cab of Route No. 2.
Timings: 6.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M..
Tickets: 2/- Rs per head
Near by places to see: Kukrail Forest, Bhootnath Market.
Nehru Vatika
This park is situated in Aliganj. The park is not very big but it is well maintained. There are beautiful flowers and common Jhoola for children. Basically this
Park is very good for the local residents but if you are not living in Aliganj then it is not advisable to go specially for this park.
Location: .
How to reach: To reach this place you have to take Route No. 5 Bus
Timings: 7.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M..
Tickets: 2/- Rs per head
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