Uhuru Park
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Uhuru Park is a 12.9 hectare recreational park adjacent to the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya. It was opened to the general public by the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on 23 May 1969.
attractions: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Maasai Market, Kenya Railway Museum, All Saints’ Cathedral, Central Park Nairobi, Aanika Karibu Safaris in Kenya, Nairobi Gallery, restaurants: CJ's, Kilimanjaro Jamia, Kimathi Street, Java House - Mama Ngina St, PRONTO RESTAURANT (Standard Street), CafeDeli Restaurant, Koinange Street, Java House - Reinsurance Plaza, Al-Yusra Restaurant, Java House - Uniafric, Java House - Kimathi Street, PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)
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Uhuru Park is a 12.9 hectare recreational park adjacent to the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya. It was opened to the general public by the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on 23 May 1969.
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***Location*** You cannot get a better location. Along Uhuru Highway, right at the CBD. The entrance is a walking distance as of now near the crisco Church, but hopefully all the other entrances will soon be accessible. ***Cost*** It is free to enter. Am of the opinion they should charge KES 100 per person to help with maintaining the park. It is evident that a lot has gone into rehabilitating this park and it is still not fully operational. ***Experience*** I really enjoyed my afternoon here. I took a long walk and read a book next to the water. Very relaxing and quiet. I also learned something new at the small memorial. There are plenty of places to sit and even to work if you have portable WiFi. Carry your own snack and make a day of it. ***Recommendations *** A no noise policy would be great. People should not be allowed to listen to music or watch something on speaker. Bring your headphones if you fall under this category of people. This place is great for meditation, yoga at the park, reading, journalling, painting, group activities, exercising..... the list is endless. ***Disappointments*** *Roudy school children. * No loos as of now. ( We should stop taking out our frustration on public infrastructure.) I think the riots got to the loos😕 * An eatery would be great. * Those men who used to frequent this place before found their way to the new and improved park. If you know you know🙄 * The kids area is on the other side and it is worse than before. Overall, I enjoyed the park and will be back. Weekdays are without a doubt the best time to visit.
susan amransusan amran
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Uhuru Park is a 12.9 hectare recreational park in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located adjacent to the central business district and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The park is home to a variety of attractions, including a botanical garden, a lake, a stadium, and a number of historical monuments. I recently visited Uhuru Park and was impressed by its beauty and tranquility. The park is well-maintained and the grounds are clean and well-manicured. There are plenty of trees and flowers, which provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. I particularly enjoyed the botanical garden, which is home to a variety of plants from all over the world. There is also a small lake in the park, which is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. If you are visiting Nairobi, I highly recommend visiting Uhuru Park. It is a great place to spend a few hours relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Here are some additional tips for visiting Uhuru Park: The park is open from 6am to 6pm daily. There is an entrance fee of KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children. There are a number of food stalls and restaurants in the park, so you can easily find something to eat. If you are visiting during the weekend, be prepared for crowds.
frankie weshfrankie wesh
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Forgotten by the Rich, abandoned by the middle class but the masses still find refuge in this last public space left in Nairobi. Uhuru park now looks like a shadow of its former self. Beautiful gardens and over flowing Bougainvillas gone, fish that used to swim elegantly in the pond dead. While every government has chewed up a part of it, bit by bit of space to build monuments celebrating the dead unknown heroes as the living suffers. On Sundays this center of humility and human inner strength; is a beehive of humanity. As the public comes with they families and loved ones to enjoy a little peace place left for them to seat and relax without charges or malice. The other places and spaces like Karura is for the rich, given to its fee for Entrance to discourage so called "riffraffs" not counting the gate fee is a days wage pay for lots of Kenyans. This without considering the distance, transport, and logistical nightmare to get there. And if by mircale you do make it: the few who arrive, few who don’t fear and few who get here still are treated with suspicion. The are left with no other alternative place but Uhuru park. It never disappoints nor discriminates. All are welcome., it lives to its true name Uhuru park is freedom park!!
Dano KĩrĩroDano Kĩrĩro
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Despite popular belief that Uhuru park is a place for idlers, I find it to be a great place to relax and immerse yourself in the aura of fresh air. The lush green grass and the trees that adorn the place makes for a good relaxing sport. Whenever I cross over to the other side from the city center, I usually take time, however short, to immerse myself in the freshness of the park. Despite all this, the park seems to have been relegated to the periphery of the city's must visit place. This situation has been aggravated by the cases of mugging that have been reported. It is however worth noting that such security lapse may be as a result of the City County neglecting the massive park. All in all, this has not taken away the breath of fresh air that the park injects away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Amenities include public restrooms, children playground, park benches (though most are in a dilapidated state), security cameras, floodlights, large meeting area, trash bins, water points (most are not functional) and smoking zone. I like this space mostly for the huge open spaces and greenery.
Ouya ObungaOuya Obunga
30
A green park in the City under the Sun. Think of it as New York's Central park... Less crowded, more green scenery. It is less busy during the week, and gets packed over the weekends. But if you want a full house, visit during public holidays, and holidays such as Christmas where masses find their way to the park. There's plenty to do over here, especially for young kids. But young adults and adults in general will find certain sections provide optimum ambiance for relaxation and peace of mind, away fr the hassle and bustle of the city streets a couple of blocks away. I remember back in the day I used to come here with my skateboarding buddies and do tricks and such. It's also been used in the past and present for city residents to take a well deserved nap during the day, mostly as they contemplate their next move in this gridlocked city. I haven't been to the place at night though, but what I know for sure is that there is enough security as you'll often see uniformed officers patrolling the area.
Felix KimsFelix Kims
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A pleasant space in the heart of the city. A nice park with green areas, a pond, and benches shaded by trees. Here you can listen to the wind and the hum of the surrounding metropolis, catch your breath after escaping the crowded CBD, and admire a bit of nature. The best spot is the small island in the middle of the pond. Many people relax on the grass, and it invites you to join them. It would be great if the city invested more in this iconic space for locals. There should be more trees and plants, more shade to relax in, cleaner water, and more appealing metal animal sculptures that reflect Kenya’s pride in safari. The area needs better upkeep and amenities — clean water in the ditches, wooden bridges that are beautiful, more benches, and fewer broken windows. Nairobi’s residents deserve this. Uhuru Park’s current condition doesn’t show enough respect for Kenyans, the memory of the Mau Mau heroes, the idea of Uhuru, or the proudly waving Kenyan flag on the hill.
Yuriy BogorodskiyYuriy Bogorodskiy
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Nearby Attractions Of Uhuru Park
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
City Market
Jamia Mosque
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
Maasai Market
Kenya Railway Museum
All Saints’ Cathedral
Central Park Nairobi
Aanika Karibu Safaris in Kenya
Nairobi Gallery
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
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City Market
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Jamia Mosque
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Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
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Nearby Restaurants Of Uhuru Park
CJ's
Kilimanjaro Jamia, Kimathi Street
Java House - Mama Ngina St
PRONTO RESTAURANT (Standard Street)
CafeDeli Restaurant, Koinange Street
Java House - Reinsurance Plaza
Al-Yusra Restaurant
Java House - Uniafric
Java House - Kimathi Street
PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)
CJ's
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Kilimanjaro Jamia, Kimathi Street
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Java House - Mama Ngina St
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PRONTO RESTAURANT (Standard Street)
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