Mahatma Gandhi Park

Mahatma Gandhi Park, Kollam
MG Park, Kollam
Mahatma Gandhi Park Entrance
Map
TypePublic park
LocationNear Kollam Beach
Nearest cityKollam, India
Coordinates8°52′29″N 76°35′36″E / 8.874601°N 76.593326°E / 8.874601; 76.593326
Opened1 January 1967 (1967 -01-01)
StatusOpen all year
Public transit accessBus Station Bus interchange - 3.0 km,
Railway Station Mainline rail interchange - 2.3 km,
Ferry Terminal ferry/water interchange - 3.0 km
Road accessCoastal 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]

Mahatma Gandhi statue inside the park.
  1. ^ "Kollam district - Official Website". Kollam District. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. ^ "City Development Plan for Kollam, 2041" (PDF). Kollam Municipal Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. ^ "The Beach Orchid wins Management Association Award". Express TravelWorld. Retrieved 31 March 2015.