About Janeshwar Mishra Park
Janeshwar Mishra Park is a large public urban park located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Spread over approximately 376 acres, it is considered one of Asia's largest parks. Developed by the Lucknow Development Authority and inaugurated in 2014, it is named after socialist leader Janeshwar Mishra. The park features landscaped gardens, artificial lakes, jogging and cycling tracks, and open green spaces, serving as a major recreational and leisure destination for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast, well-maintained urban green space with landscaped lawns, tree-lined avenues, artificial lakes and wetlands, and long paved jogging and cycling tracks. The park offers open areas for walking and relaxation, boating facilities on the lakes, children's play areas, outdoor gym equipment, sculptures and themed gardens. The environment is calm and family-friendly, suitable for morning walks, evening strolls, photography and picnics.
Key highlights
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One of Asia's largest parks spread over about 376 acres in Gomti Nagar
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Artificial lakes and wetlands with boating facilities
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13 km long jogging track and dedicated cycling track
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Themed gardens, sculptures and extensive landscaped green spaces
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Children's play areas and open-air gym facilities
History of Janeshwar Mishra Park
The park was developed by the Lucknow Development Authority and inaugurated on 5 August 2014. It is named in memory of Janeshwar Mishra (1933-2010), a noted socialist leader from Uttar Pradesh. The design was inspired by Hyde Park in London and was conceived as a large-scale urban green space for Lucknow.
Culture & Context
The park serves as a major public recreational and community space for Lucknow, hosting daily leisure activities, fitness routines and family gatherings, and functions as a memorial dedicated to Janeshwar Mishra.
Route
| By air | Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow is the nearest airport, connected by road to Gomti Nagar |
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