Central Park

Central Park is a large urban public park located in Salt Lake (Bidhannagar), Kolkata, West Bengal. Spread over approximately 48 acres, it is the largest park in Bidhannagar and features a prominent lake, rose garden, and butterfly garden. Known locally as Banabitan, it serves as a major recreational green space for morning walkers, families and tourists visiting the planned Salt Lake township.

Visitors can expect a spacious, landscaped urban park centered around a large lake with boating facilities. The park contains paved walking tracks, a rose garden, butterfly garden, islands connected by bridges, children's play areas, and open lawns for picnics. The environment is green and relatively quiet compared to surrounding city areas, with seating areas, tree-lined paths and views of the lake. Boating and leisurely walks are the main visitor experiences.

Central Park was developed as part of the planned Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar) township developed in the 1960s-1970s on reclaimed salt water lakes. It was designed as the central green lung and recreational hub for the new township and is maintained by the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation and Urban Development Department.

The park is a major community recreational space for residents of Salt Lake and Kolkata and regularly hosts flower shows, local fairs and cultural gatherings. Its rose garden and lake make it a popular venue for leisure, photography and family outings.