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Palai park

Coordinates: 9°18′49″N 78°49′51″E / 9.31367000°N 78.83080000°E / 9.31367000; 78.83080000
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Palai park
Palai Genetic Heritage Garden
Entrance of Palai park, Ramnad
Map
TypeEcological park
LocationRamanadhapuram, India
Nearest townKilakarai
Coordinates9°18′49″N 78°49′51″E / 9.31367000°N 78.83080000°E / 9.31367000; 78.83080000[1]
Area10 hectares (25 acres)
OpenedJune 2015 (2015-06)
Owned byGovernment of Tamil Nadu

Palai Park (பாலை பூங்கா) is one among the two Genetic Heritage Gardens in Tamil Nadu (Palai Park at Achadiparambu, Ramanadhapuram and Kurinji Park at Yercaud, Salem). This park is maintained by the Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops. It was named after the Palai landscape,[2] one of the five landscapes mentioned in the ancient sangam literature representing dry ecological zone. This garden was developed by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency (TANHODA) and opened by then chief minister Selvi J. Jayalalithaa.[3]

Interesting features

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Some of the interesting features in the Palai Genetic Heritage Garden include: lawns, sand dunes, a small pond, an Oasis, a nursery area, a park area for children, a podium area, gazebos and a food court.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Government Horticulture Park" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Horticulture". Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. ^ Special Correspondent (18 June 2015). "Ramanathapuram gets Genetic Heritage Garden". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 December 2021. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)