Roche Park — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

Sad State of Our Coastal Park

This park is a big disappointment. What should be a beautiful place near the beach has become a mess. The first thing you notice is the terrible fish smell that makes you want to leave immediately.

The amazing ocean view is completely blocked by a huge thermal power plant. Instead of seeing beautiful waves and horizon, visitors are stuck looking at big industrial buildings and machinery.

The park itself looks terrible. Nobody seems to care about maintaining it. The walking paths are broken, grass is overgrown, and everything looks dirty and abandoned. It's clear that no one has taken care of this place for a long time.

What makes it worse is that the location is actually fantastic. If someone just spent a little time cleaning and fixing things, this could be an amazing spot for families and tourists to enjoy.

Right now, it's just a sad example of how good places can be ruined by neglect. The park needs urgent help to become nice again. Someone needs to clean it up, remove the bad smell, and make it welcoming.

Rating: 1/5 stars - Avoid visiting until major...

Roche Park in Tuticorin (Thoothukudi in Tamil) is just a few km away from the town and sits straight near the coast line. Even if you visit during the day time, the cool breeze from the sea keeps you cool. The coastline here is different from what you see in Madras or other coastal cities. Tuticorin sea coast has almost no continental shelf - you can't wade into the sea water through a sand ridge. You will fall into deep sea here.

You can fish standing on the rocky outcrop right on the shore. The park itself is nothing spectacular. The Roche Park is named after Chevalier John Ladislaus Pitchaiya Roche Victoria - a minister for fisheries just after India's independence.

It has the usual kid play area. What makes it so unique is the adjacent sea. People can wade through rocks amidst the sea, against the backdrop of smoke stakes from the thermal power plants nearby. You can learn fishing standing on the rocks jutting out of the sea. Get your refreshments from the town as the stalls nearby have little to offer other than the...

One of the beautiful and peaceful place in tuticorin, They imroved the playing area for childrens, Lots of sitting platforms like stone benches, Large Walking platforms, Best place peaceful place for adults and old peoples but childrens have small quantity of playing equipments, They newly created a gym setup for all genders , Park is fully powered by electric post lights, and cctv cameras, There is a best bike parking and car parking facilities, The play area is fully maintained with the help of the watchman, And have 24×7 security help, Restroom facilities available for both male and female, We have place to practice bike and car driving , Play area, sitting area , statues from waste and gym all are separated in different corners, that s easier to see all the things, 14.. Bt they should clean the...