Millennium Park (Kolkata)
Public park in Kolkata From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Millennium Park | |
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_20170924_095149.jpg) Millennium Park (Kolkata) Entrance | |
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| Location | Hooghly Riverfront, Kolkata |
| Area | 6.2 acre |
| Created | 26 Dec 1999 |
| Operated by | Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority |
 | This article contains promotional content. (November 2022) |
Millennium Park is a public park in Kolkata, situated along the Strand Road on eastern shore of Hooghly River for a stretch of 2.5 km, near Fairlie Ghat opposite to the Railway Club. The park consists of landscaped gardens and children's amusement rides.[1] It was opened along the Hooghly shoreline to provide a green area for Kolkata's polluted waterway. It was inaugurated on 26 December 1999 as millennium gift from Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.[2] The park is a part of the first phase of the Kolkata Riverside Beautification Project.[3]
The park has a large variety of trees and light fixtures. It offers a variety of activities including a kids zone, a playground, a toy train, pirate themed rides, amusement attractions such as bumpy cars, and boat rides. This park also has a big food court with eight stalls that caters to its visitors. The Government of West Bengal has started many projects to enhance the beauty of the Ganges river.[4] The people of Kolkata come here to spend a quiet and relaxed evening on a special occasion. The Howrah Bridge sound and light show can be witnessed from here.[5]
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