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Not a city abroad! This newly-built park in Kerala invites social media praise, see pics

It is a part of the state government's initiative to redevelop various public spaces in a way that it reflects the culture of the specific region.

  • DNA Web Team
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  • Jan 09, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

A newly-built park in Kerala invited awe of the netizens. Photos of the new Vagbhatananda Park in the southern state were widely shared on social media after it was inaugurated by Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampalli Surendran. The minister posted the pictures showing well-paved paths, green cover, and the modern design of the park.

Located at Karakkad near Vadakara in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, many expressed their appreciation for the park's design and the kind of development it represents. It is a part of the state government's initiative to redevelop various public spaces in a way that it reflects the culture of the specific region.

Check out these amazing pictures of the Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala:

1. Vagbhatananda Park built in memory of social reformer

Vagbhatananda Park built in memory of social reformer
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The state government has built the much-praised park in the memory of Sri Vagbhatananda Guru, who was a social reformer and a renaissance leader in Uralunga. (Image: Facebook/kadakampally)

2. Amenities in Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala

Amenities in Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala
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The modern park is dotted with statues. It also has a badminton court, an open gymnasium, a children's park, and an open stage for various needs of the people. (Image: Facebook/kadakampally)

3. Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala accessible for all

Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala accessible for all
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The paths and toilets in the park have been built in such a manner that they accommodate the needs of the disabled. The pavements and pathways in the parks are accessible to wheelchairs. They also have tactile tiles to support the visually impaired. (Image: Facebook/kadakampally)

 

4. Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala built at nearly 3 crores

Vagbhatananda Park in Kerala built at nearly 3 crores
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Kerala Tourism Minister said that the park along the Onchiyam-Nadapuram Road was built at Rs 2.80 crores by the Uralungal Labour Contractors Cooperative Society (ULCSS). (Image: Facebook/kadakampally)

 

5. Pictures of Vagbhatananda Park invoked universal praise

Pictures of Vagbhatananda Park invoked universal praise
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Many social media users could not believe that the park was located in India. Some even said that it resembled a beautiful space in Europe. Netizens praised the state's tourism ministry for the design and the park's accessibility. (Image: Facebook/kadakampally)

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