Thane’s Namo Grand Central Park: A New Peaceful Spot in the City

In the middle of the busy Thane city, a new and peaceful place has opened — Namo Grand Central Park. Spread across 20 acres, this large park is now the biggest urban park in Thane and can welcome around 5,000 visitors at once.

The park is designed like the famous parks in New York and London, but it’s built right here for the people of Maharashtra.

🌿 What You’ll Find in the Park

• The park has four themed gardens — Chinese, Japanese, Moroccan, and Mughal — each with trees and plants that match the country’s style.
• There are over 3,500 trees, and more will be planted to attract birds and butterflies.
• Visitors can scan QR codes near the trees to learn interesting facts about them.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• A lakefront area with a 750-metre walkway
• A sky bridge with a great view
• A 400-seat amphitheatre for events
• A giant chessboard
• Children’s play areas
• Fitness tracks
• A 31,000-square-foot skating area (under construction)
• Space for sports like weightlifting, gymnastics, taekwondo, kickboxing, and judo
• A peaceful pond

To help elderly visitors, the park offers a free electric car service. It’s also an eco-friendly space with lots of greenery and open areas.

⏰ Timings & Fees

• Open every day except Monday
• Morning: 6 AM to 11 AM
• Evening: 4 PM to 9 PM

💰 Entry Fees

• Adults: ₹20 (weekdays), ₹30 (weekends/holidays)
• Children under 15: Free
• Senior citizens: ₹15
• Cameras: ₹150
• Bicycles: ₹20