The Krishna Kanth Park is a well-known picnic spot in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The public park is sprawled across an area of 6 acre, and is named after late Dr Krishna Kanth, an eminent social worker and activist of the region.
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Krishna Kanth Park: How to reach?
By air: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the closest airport to the park situated just 22 km away.
By rail: The Kacheguda Railway Station, which is located roughly 16 km from the park, is the closest railway station.
By road: The Krishna Kanth Park enjoys easy access to all major areas of Hyderabad via road. Visitors can easily take a taxi or a bus to Kukatpally.
Krishna Kanth Park: Timings and entry fee
The park stays open from 5 AM to 8 AM and from 3 PM to 9 PM every day of the week. No entry fee is charged from visitors.
Krishna Kanth Park: Features
- Tracks for jogging and walking: The park features well-kept jogging and walking paths surrounded by natural foliage.
- Children’s play area: It features a separate area for children to play that is equipped with a number of swings and slides.
- Fitness equipment: A variety of fitness equipment is accessible for public use at the park. Benches, bars and other pieces of equipment are available for a complete workout.
- Amphitheatre: The park contains a tiny amphitheatre that hosts plays and cultural events.
- Gardens: Well-maintained gardens in the park serve as a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors alike.
- Parking area: It has a parking area for visitors’ cars and two-wheelers.
- Water features: The park contains a few tiny ponds and fountains.
- Sustainability: The park has introduced a number of environmentally beneficial practices, such as garbage segregation and rainwater collection. In order to encourage biodiversity, it is also home to a wide range of plants and trees.
FAQs
Are pets permitted in the park?
Pets are not permitted on the park's grounds.
Is the park wheelchair-accessible?
Yes, the Krishna Kanth Park has wheelchair-accessible paths and ramps.
Does the park include a special space just for older people?
Yes, there is a space dedicated to seniors equipped with benches and shaded sitting areas.
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