Kochi is truly a beautiful city and has been bestowed with some great locations too. Tourists as well the natives living here enjoy coming to various parks as well as gardens that are situated here.
The highlight of these parks are the varied colored flowers as well trees that are arranged beautifully. It is truly a treat to your eyes and a must place to be visited.
Indira Priyadarshini Park in Kochi
The Indira Priyadarshini Park also known as children’s park is an apt place to spend time with your kids. It is situated in the heart of city so it is easily accessible to all. The bright yellow and the blue shades make it look attractive for kids. You have train rides for children all around this park. Musical fountain is another highlight of this place.
Children can dance to the music that is being played and enjoy a good splash from the fountain. There is an entrance fee and they have made an effort in educating about traffic rules with their unique design of the park.
The renewable energy park shows the kids the different types of energy sources and how they function. They also serve a good platform for the kids to showcase their talents in drawing, dancing, music and more.
Address: Indira Priyadarshini Park, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala
Park Avenue
This is a long lined stretch of trees that begin from the Gandhi Road and go all the way up to Broadway. The total area covered by this park is 1Km and many important offices as well monuments along the way.
There is a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the beginning and greenery highlighted by this park adds to beauty of this city.
Location: Latitude:9.9722606, Longitude:76.279830
Subhash Bose Park in Kochi
The Subhash Bose Park is another favorite recreational spot of the people of Kochi. This place is easily reachable and it is only fifteen minutes’ walk from the Ernakulum railway station.
This park has a beautiful view of backwaters and all the boats or jetties that have been stationed here. Entry is free and special lights are added during Christmas New year season.
Address: Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kerala 682011
Wonder La
The Wonder La is first water theme park to be started in South India. With an area of 30 acres this park is located in Pallikara, Kochi. The park is certified by the ISO 14001 for environmental protection and OHSAS 18001 to ensure safety.
It is well maintained and offers numerous rides not only kids but also for the whole family. There are also many restaurants and snack bars to cater to the huge crowd that come here to have a good time.
It was earlier called the Veegaland Amusement Park but later in April 2001 the park got rebranded as Wonderla but it still continues to amaze people with its wonderful rides.
Address: Kumarapuram Post, Pallikara, Kakkanad Pallikara Road, Kochi, Kerala 683565