Mangal Pandey Park

Mangal Pandey Park is a riverside public park in Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, located on the banks of the Hooghly River within the Barrackpore Cantonment area. It commemorates sepoy Mangal Pandey and the 29 March 1857 incident at Barrackpore Parade Ground. The park features landscaped gardens, pathways, a statue of Mangal Pandey, and river views, serving as a memorial and recreational space for visitors interested in history and leisure.

Visitors can expect a landscaped riverside park on the Hooghly River with paved walkways, gardens, seating areas and a statue of Mangal Pandey. The park offers open lawns, views of the river, and a quiet environment for leisure walks, photography and sightseeing. Informational plaques and the memorial setting reflect its historical association with the Barrackpore Parade Ground.

The park commemorates Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry, and the incident on 29 March 1857 at Barrackpore Parade Ground. The event is widely noted as an early action preceding the 1857 uprising. The park is developed on part of the historic parade ground area and includes a memorial statue installed to mark this association.

The park serves as a memorial and public space honoring Mangal Pandey and is regarded locally as a heritage landmark of Barrackpore Cantonment. It is used for remembrance, leisure and educational visits related to the history of Barrackpore.