Mahatma Gandhi Park

This article is about a public park in the city of Kollam. For the Marine National Park with similar name, see Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
Mahatma Gandhi Park, Kollam
MG Park, Kollam

Mahatma Gandhi Park Entrance
Type Public park
Location Near Kollam Beach
Nearest city Kollam, India
Coordinates 8°52′29″N 76°35′36″E / 8.874601°N 76.593326°E / 8.874601; 76.593326
Operated by Rural Tourism Development Company (RUTODEC)
Status Open all year
Public transit access Bus Station Bus interchange - 3.0 mtr,
Railway Station Mainline rail interchange - 2.3 km,
Ferry Terminal ferry/water interchange - 3.0 km
Road access Coastal Road

Mahatma Gandhi Park (also known as MG park) is a public park situated near Kollam Beach in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. It is about 2 km away from Chinnakada - The city centre of 'Cashew Capital of the World'. It is one of the main centres of recreational activities in Kollam city.[1] The park is owned by Kollam Municipal Corporation and is operated by Rural Tourism Development Company (RUTODEC), a private firm, on contract for a period of five years for maintenance.[2] 'The Quilon Beach' five star hotel(Formerly known as Beach Orchid) is located near to this park.[3]

History

Mahatma Gandhi Park was opened on January 1, 1961 by the then Vice President of India, Zakir Hussein. There was a park complex comprised a deer park and an aquarium then, but closed down due to the troubles from anti-socials. Later in 2010, Kollam Municipal Corporation has allotted money for the renovation of the park and the renovated park was inaugurated by Mrs. Prasanna Earnest, the then Mayor of Kollam Municipal Corporation at a function on the beach on 2011 August 31.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kollam district - Official Website". Kollam District. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "City Development Plan for Kollam, 2041" (PDF). Kollam Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Beach Orchid wins Management Association Award". Express TravelWorld. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Mayor to inaugurate spruced up MG Park". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Mayor to inaugurate spruced up MG Park". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
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