Jogger's Park

For the Bollywood film, see Joggers' Park (film).

Jogger's Park, 2008

Jogger's Park is a seaside jogging track along with a park in Bandra, Mumbai. It is situated at the southern end of the Carter Road. The park was opened to the public on 27 May 1990 and receives more than 2000 visitors on weekdays and double the number on Sundays.[1] Its jogging track is 400 metres long. It features a mud strip for running and two paved tracks for walking or jogging.[2]

Development of the park is credited to the city's veteran hockey coach and former corporator, Oliver Andrade.[3] Andrade's effort to rope in films star Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt, transformed the site from a dumping ground into a jogging track. The movie star's fund raising efforts led to financial assistance from the Rahejas, the Lokhandwalas and the Rizvi builders at a cost of ₹4 crore.[4] In his memory, a plaque at the entrance of the park reads "From Sir with Love". Mumbai's first laughter club was launched at Joggers Park.[citation needed]

On 11th Feb 2022, the BMC passed a proposal to rename the Jogger's Park as Sir Oliver Andrade Park.[5]

  1. ^ "Joggers park in Mumbai inspires runners". ESPN.com. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Keep on running". Hindustan Times. 3 September 2010. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Oliver is not feeling hardy". Mid-day. 30 October 2002. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  4. ^ "It's a thankless job, say private trusts". The Indian Express. 8 June 1999. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Joggers Park to be named after 'Sir Oliver Andrade'". Times of India. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.