About Biju Patnaik Park
Biju Patnaik Park is a well-maintained urban public park located in the Forest Park area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Developed and maintained by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority, it is named after former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. The park is notable for its landscaped gardens, walking and jogging tracks, children's play areas, fountains and open lawns, serving as a popular recreational and fitness destination for residents and visitors in the state capital.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park with paved walking and jogging tracks, manicured lawns, flower beds, tree-lined avenues, and open seating areas. The park contains a dedicated children's play area with swings and slides, fountains, and exercise corners. It offers a calm, green environment for morning walks, jogging, leisure strolls and family outings within the central Forest Park neighbourhood of Bhubaneswar.
Key highlights
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Landscaped gardens with lawns, flower beds and tree-lined pathways
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Paved walking and jogging track used for morning and evening fitness
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Dedicated children's play area with swings and play equipment
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Fountains and open recreational spaces for leisure and relaxation
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Central location in Forest Park area of Bhubaneswar
History of Biju Patnaik Park
Named after Biju Patnaik (1916-1997), former Chief Minister of Odisha, aviator and freedom fighter. The park was developed by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority as part of the planned capital city's green spaces and is maintained as a major urban recreational park in the Forest Park area.
Culture & Context
Serves as a popular community recreational and fitness space for residents of Bhubaneswar and commemorates the legacy of Biju Patnaik, a prominent figure in Odisha's modern history, as a public park dedicated in his name.
Route
| By air | Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, about 4-5 km away, with taxi and auto-rickshaw connectivity |
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