Choppati or Chowpati refers to the Jawaharlal Nehru Garden of the city of Surat. This garden, considered as the largest and the oldest of all the gardens in the city, also houses a musical fountain.
Habitat of Tiger, Leopard, Python, Rusty cat, Giant squirrel, Four horned deer and many others. This Forest which belonged to Vansda is rich in greenery and covers twenty four kilometers square of area and has Vansda- Waghai state highway and Railway link connecting Ahwa and Bilmora running through it.
Sprawling over a vast 81 acres, the Sarthana Nature Park is home to some of the most exquisite creatures of the wild. The Tapi River graces the park with its presence and brings all the verdure come to life. The zoo here is home to big cats like lions and leopards and many adorable species of deer.
A visit to the charming Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden, which is home to numerous exotic species of flora, is a perfect escape into the laps of nature. With a small pond amidst the overwhelming verdure, the garden is the ideal picnic spot for families, especially because of the activities offered like toy train rides, hot air balloon rides, etc.
The Dutch Garden or the Dutch cemetery is a popular attraction of Surat, which is located near Kataragam Gate, at a distance of about 4 km from the city.
Situated in Athwa in Surat, Floral Garden or Floral Park is a glossy green carpetted garden in the city. Blooming with vibrant flowers, benches, shady trees etc, the park is used to spend leisure time or for morning and evening walks.
Jyotindra Dave Garden is situated in Adajan in Surat. The garden has a jogging track to facilitate morning and evening walks. In addition to that it has umpteen shady trees, stone benches, play area for kids etc.
Opened in 1992, Vrindavan Baug is a vast expanse of land covered in glossy green grass and flowering shrubs. The park also facilitates boating, has a water gazebo, play pen, birds cage, walkways, jogging track etc.
Situated in Adarsh Society, Athwa in Surat, Priya Darshani Indira Gandhi Udhyan is one of the most vibrant and green gardens in the city. Loved by the adults and kids alike, the park has a jogging track, benches, play equipment, swings etc.
Shivaji Park is another one of the beautiful gardens located in Jamna Nagar in Surat. The park buzzes with activity all day long. In the mornings and evening you will find people going there for walks. There are also meditation and yoga practises, laughing clubs etc. practised in the park.
Gandhi Baug is another one of the amazing gardens in Chowk Bazar, Surat. The garden has a massive statue of Kavi Narmad. In addition to that it has a nursery, a play pen for kids, play equipment, sparkling fountains, walkways and the like.