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{{Short description|Urban park in India}} | {{Short description|Urban park in India}} | ||
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{{Infobox park | {{Infobox park | ||
| name = Janeshwar Mishra Park | | name = Janeshwar Mishra Park | ||
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| photo_caption =Man-made lake at the park premises. | | photo_caption =Man-made lake at the park premises. | ||
| type = Public park | | type = Public park | ||
| location = [[Gomti Nagar]] in [[Lucknow]], | | location = [[Gomti Nagar]] in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_width = | | map_width = | ||
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| map_caption = | | map_caption = | ||
| coords = {{coord|26.834899|N|80.988686|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | | coords = {{coord|26.834899|N|80.988686|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | ||
| area = 376 acres (1.52 km<sup>2</sup>) | | area = 376 acres (1.52 km<sup>2</sup>) | ||
| created = {{Start_date | | created = {{Start_date|2014}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Brace-for-London-like-outing-in-Lucknow/articleshow/39580364.cms|title=Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow |website=The Times of India |date=4 August 2014 |accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
| operator = Lucknow Development Authority | | operator = Lucknow Development Authority | ||
| visitation_num = | | visitation_num = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
[[File:Pandit Janeshwar Mishra alias Chhote Lohia.jpg|thumb|Pandit Janeshwar Mishra's idol in the park.]] | [[File:Pandit Janeshwar Mishra alias Chhote Lohia.jpg|thumb|Pandit Janeshwar Mishra's idol in the park.]] | ||
'''Janeshwar Mishra Park''' is an [[urban park]] operating in [[Gomti Nagar]] in [[Lucknow]], | '''Janeshwar Mishra Park''' is an [[urban park]] operating in [[Gomti Nagar]] in [[Lucknow]], India. It was named in memory of late politician [[Janeshwar Mishra]] from [[Samajwadi Party]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The chief minister of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Akhilesh Yadav]] (session | The chief minister of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Akhilesh Yadav]] (session 2012–2017) laid the foundation stone of the park on 6 August 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Janeshwar-Mishra-Park-to-come-up-over-330-acres/articleshow/15368713.cms|title=Janeshwar Mishra Park to come up over 330 acres | Lucknow News |newspaper=The Times of India |date=6 August 2012 }}</ref> The park was a dream project of SP chief [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] who had asked his son and UP CM [[Akhilesh Yadav]] to dedicate a park in the name of [[Janeshwar Mishra]]. It was developed with a cost of 168 crores ($276,026.668).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Brace-for-London-like-outing-in-Lucknow/articleshow/39580364.cms|title = Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow | Lucknow News | newspaper=The Times of India | date=4 August 2014 }}</ref> The park was modeled with [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park in London]] as an inspiration. When it was inaugurated it was labelled as the largest public park of Asia. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
The architectural and development blueprint has been drafted by the prestigious New | The architectural and development blueprint has been drafted by the prestigious New Delhi–based School of Planning and Architecture. The park has a long meandering walkway. There is an exclusive cycle track running over with cycle parking facility. Also, there are jogging track that can be used by professional athletes. | ||
The park boasts the following features:<ref>{{Cite | During the year 2024 various modern amenities were added to the park which includes a Jurassic era themed park and a 4D motion theatre. | ||
The park boasts the following features:<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Brace-for-London-like-outing-in-Lucknow/articleshow/39580364.cms|title = Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow | Lucknow News | newspaper=The Times of India | date=4 August 2014 }}</ref> | |||
* [[Green belt]] spread across the park. | * [[Green belt]] spread across the park. | ||
* Lakes | * Lakes | ||
* Sports centre and playground | * Sports centre and playground | ||
* Gymnasium | * Open Air Gymnasium | ||
* Cycle track | * Cycle track | ||
* Evening musical fountain and laser show | |||
* Jogging track | * Jogging track | ||
* [[Amusement park|Theme park]] | * Paddle boating | ||
* [[Amusement park|Jurassic Theme park]] | |||
* Lawns | * Lawns | ||
* | * Bicycle rental | ||
* 4-D motion theatre | |||
* Water bodies recharged through [[Rainwater harvesting|rain water harvesting]] | * Water bodies recharged through [[Rainwater harvesting|rain water harvesting]] | ||
* Entire park is solar powered | * Entire park is solar powered | ||
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[[Category:Urban public parks]] | [[Category:Urban public parks]] | ||
[[Category:2014 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:2014 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
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 Man-made lake at the park premises. | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 26°50′06″N 80°59′19″E / 26.834899°N 80.988686°E |
| Area | 376 acres (1.52 km2) |
| Created | 2014[1] |
| Operated by | Lucknow Development Authority |
| Status | Open year round |
Janeshwar Mishra Park is an urban park operating in Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, India. It was named in memory of late politician Janeshwar Mishra from Samajwadi Party.
History[edit | edit source]
The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav (session 2012–2017) laid the foundation stone of the park on 6 August 2012.[2] The park was a dream project of SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav who had asked his son and UP CM Akhilesh Yadav to dedicate a park in the name of Janeshwar Mishra. It was developed with a cost of 168 crores ($276,026.668).[3] The park was modeled with Hyde Park in London as an inspiration. When it was inaugurated it was labelled as the largest public park of Asia.
Features[edit | edit source]
The architectural and development blueprint has been drafted by the prestigious New Delhi–based School of Planning and Architecture. The park has a long meandering walkway. There is an exclusive cycle track running over with cycle parking facility. Also, there are jogging track that can be used by professional athletes.
During the year 2024 various modern amenities were added to the park which includes a Jurassic era themed park and a 4D motion theatre.
The park boasts the following features:[4]
- Green belt spread across the park.
- Lakes
- Sports centre and playground
- Open Air Gymnasium
- Cycle track
- Evening musical fountain and laser show
- Jogging track
- Paddle boating
- Jurassic Theme park
- Lawns
- Bicycle rental
- 4-D motion theatre
- Water bodies recharged through rain water harvesting
- Entire park is solar powered
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow". The Times of India. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ↑ "Janeshwar Mishra Park to come up over 330 acres | Lucknow News". The Times of India. 6 August 2012.
- ↑ "Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow | Lucknow News". The Times of India. 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Brace for London-like outing in Lucknow | Lucknow News". The Times of India. 4 August 2014.
