About IG Park
IG Park, also known as Indira Gandhi Park, is a large public urban park located on Sachivalaya Marg in central Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Situated opposite the Odisha Legislative Assembly and near the State Secretariat, it is one of the city's most popular green spaces. The park features landscaped gardens, lawns, tree-lined walking and jogging tracks and children's play areas. Known for its central location and well-maintained grounds, it serves as a major recreational and leisure destination for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious, well-maintained urban park with manicured lawns, flower beds, tree-lined avenues and paved walking and jogging tracks. The park offers open green areas for relaxation and picnicking, seating areas, and a dedicated children's play area. The setting is calm in early mornings with walkers and joggers, and more lively in evenings with families. The park is flat, easy to explore on foot, and provides city-centre views with proximity to administrative buildings.
Key highlights
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Large central urban park on Sachivalaya Marg opposite Odisha Legislative Assembly
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Landscaped gardens with lawns, flower beds and tree-lined avenues
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Dedicated walking and jogging tracks popular for morning and evening walks
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Children's play area and open spaces for family recreation
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Central location easily accessible from major parts of Bhubaneswar
History of IG Park
Named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, IG Park was developed as a central urban green space in the planned city of Bhubaneswar to provide recreational space near the administrative centre along Sachivalaya Marg.
Culture & Context
The park serves as a major community recreational and leisure space for Bhubaneswar residents, used daily by morning walkers, joggers and families, and represents urban green planning in the state capital.
Route
| By air | Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, from where the park is reachable by road. |
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