Changampuzha Park

Changampuzha Park
The Sea Hawk IN-172 fighter aircraft displayed at the park
Changampuzha Park is located in Kochi
Changampuzha Park
Location within Kochi
TypeUrban park
LocationEdapally, Kochi, India
Coordinates10°00′59″N 76°17′59″E / 10.0164771°N 76.2998402°E / 10.0164771; 76.2998402
Area2 acres (0.0081 km2)
Established1977
WebsiteChangampuzha Park

Changampuzha Park is a recreational park and a venue for various cultural activities in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. Established in 1977, the park is situated at Edapally, the birthplace of the great poet Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, on the side of the National Highway leading to Aluva. The park is popular among children, elderly persons and others. It serves as a venue for several art and cultural programmes of importance.[1] The park is maintained by Greater Cochin Development Authority, and houses the Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram (Changampuzha Cultural Society).[2] The park serves as a live monument to the evergreen romantic Malayalam poet, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai[3] and houses a statue of the great poet.

  1. ^ "Kochi - Profile". Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
  2. ^ "Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram Profile". Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Personalities of Kochi". Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2008.