Secretariat Park, Chennai — Attraction in Zone 5 Royapuram

Located opposite the Secretariat at Fort St. George near the Chennai Port, the Secretariat Park is beautiful urban park in the city. Initially an underdeveloped piece of land, the area has now been transformed into a vast green space ideal for morning and evening walks or/and to spend some outdoor time amidst fresh air and lush greenery. . The park has a grand circular fountain at the centre and pedestrian walkways. Other features in the park include tree court with 18 granite benches laid around the trees, one-acre sunken court that is below the road level for children, two public rest houses, and grand granite plazas for practising yoga. There are three ramps connected to the pathways, enabling people with disability to make use of all parts of the park. The walls have murals done by arts students. The central fountain has an abstract design made of an alloy of copper and tin. . There is also a ‘tree court’ with benches spread out for visitors to sit and enjoy nature at its best. There’s also a toilet block, with a facility for slum dwellers of the Annai Sathya Nagar area.

Where: 19, Rajaji Salai, Fort St George, Chennai

Timings: 6am to...

Secretariat Park, also known as the Fort St. George Park, is a green oasis located in the heart of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated adjacent to the historic Fort St. George, which houses the legislative assembly and administrative offices of the Tamil Nadu state government.

Secretariat Park offers a serene and peaceful environment amidst the bustling city. It serves as a recreational space for visitors and nearby office-goers, providing a respite from the urban chaos. The park is well-maintained and features lush green lawns, beautiful flowerbeds, and...

As the cases of Covid -19 and its' variant Omicron started nosediving, the Tamil Nadu along with many other states including Union Territory of Delhi are limping back to normality. As per the directive from the Central Government, restrictions are either relaxed or fully lifted, depending on the state-wise situation for normal life to continue. However, World Health Organisation [WHO] has cautioned that the pandemic is not over and so, wearing masks is made mandatory everywhere across the country, as...