Situated in the heart of the city in Rajkot, Race Course is an area which has several enormous and green spacious grounds which are ideal for sports and cultural events. Among several other activities and facilities, the highlight of the complex has an indoor stadium of Olympic standard and a vast cricket ground that also hosts other sporting events and games including football, volleyball and hockey etc. In addition to that, it is also a popular spot among kids as it houses the Baal Bhavan, the Fun World and the Children Traffic Park. Besides, if you are a fitness freak, the complex has a gym and a swimming pool for you as well.
All in all, the Race Course is a full on recreational spot for the kids and also a place for the adults to gym and unwind at the pool. It has well maintained and well groomed gardens that attract large number of tourists from far and wide. There have also been several walking trails created in the lawns where people can come in for morning and evening walks. Especially, during sundown you can find people strolling or sitting and relaxing in the parks. There have also been elaborate seating arrangements made here so that people can relax and unwind. Also, there are several eateries and food joints to cater to your...
Read moreRace Course Garden is heart of the city. It's Relex point for we Rajkot citizens, it has Large circular areas of 3km of circumference. There are beautiful sitting arrangements at outer border of Racecourse, thousands of people just come here to get Relex or many just use it for meeting or gossips point! Number of key attraction are there within Race course ground including Balbhavan, Sivaji statue garden, Swimming pool, Cricket Ground, Science Centre, Planetarium, Love Garden, Art Gallery, Fun World, plus large open ground for various religious/festival celebrations and commercial exhibitions! Race course open ground is the place where very giant Lok Mela get organised for 5 days during Janmashtami festival and more than 1.2 million people visit and enjoy various amusement rides, stalls, live stage performance etc events. Also it's in center of the city so everyone find it easy to access. Thousands of fitness concious visit this place for jogging. Other famous places near Race course are Galaxy Talkies, Police Commissioner office, AG Office, Income tax office, Bahumali building, Police Headquarter. Advice for outsiders, must visit this beautiful place at least once when you are in...
Read moreRace Course grounds are expansive grounds ideal for sports and cultural events located in the heart of Rajkot city. The main attractions include an indoor stadium built to match Olympic standards, a cricket ground that can host international matches and grounds for other outdoor sports such as football, hockey, volleyball, etc. The Ground is a recreational spot with fun activities for all age groups and fitness levels like Bal Bhavan, Fun World, and Children Traffic Park for kids.
A gym, and swimming pool for fitness enthusiasts and lush lawns with walking trails for the elderly. You can spend a day at the Race Course Grounds, relaxing in the gardens, lounging around the swimming pool or working out in the gymnasium. There are food joints that serve refreshments and proper seating arrangements are available for senior citizens. Being located in the center of the city it is easily accessible and is equally popular among locals and tourists.
Timings: Open all-day
Location: Airport Main Road, Race Course, Maruti Nagar, Rajkot
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