Tourism News
Renovated Gandhi Park opened to the public
The Gandhi Park at East Fort in
Thiruvananthapuram has been thrown open to the public after the completion of
the renovation work undertaken by the Kerala Tourism. The Minister for Tourism,
Prof. K. V. Thomas formally handed over the park to the City Corporation at a
function held on the eve of the New Year.
The renovation work involved
the integration of the Gandhi Park with the adjoining Pattom Thanu Pillai Park
and the asphalted area in between which is being used for public meetings. The
entire project that covers 5000 sq metres is built around a central East - West
Axis linking the Chala Road with the East Fort gate and the splendid gopuram of
the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The park has been designed with the statue of
Mahatma Gandhi as the prime visual focus.
An elevated walkway covered
with Himalayan stones has also been constructed. The walkway that runs through
this median is accessible from the gates on either side and the ramp at the
northern end. The three - tier stage that incorporates the statue of Mahatma
Gandhi has been constructed at the southern end with a sprawling lawn in
front.
A covered pavilion has been set up and seats have been provided
for the convenience of the senior citizens. Car parking facility and a food
court has been provided. Sand pits for children have been constructed on either
side of the stage.
