Spread over an area of around 300 acres, TNAU Botanical Garden boasts of some rare varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs. This park in Coimbatore is very well-maintained and vibrantly blooms with flowers including roses, marigold, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies etc.
VOC Park & Zoo is an Amusement Park and Zoological Garden mostly visited by locals of Coimbatore for recreational purposes. This is a preferred picnic spot for families who get their kids to have a wonderful time and introduce their children to the world of animals. The park has a play area for the kids, an aquarium and a Jurassic Park where not just children but even adults can have fun.
Established in 1936, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve or Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park is an initiative of the government to preserve the rich flora and fauna of the Nilgiris. This park in Coimbatore boasts of over 430 species of 25,000 plants in addition to several species of mammals, reptiles, birds etc.
Aliyar Dam Reservoir Park is situated adjacent to the dam at the foothills of Anamalai Hills in Western Ghats. This park boasts of well-maintained gardens, orderly green lawns, swings for kids and play area etc.
Nehru Park is one of the popular parks in Coimbatore. It houses a massive statue of Jawaharlal Nehru- the first Prime Minister of India. Besides, it has well-maintained gardens, swings, jogging track and spaces for yoga and meditation etc.
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