About Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a riverside public park on Strand Road along the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in central Kolkata, West Bengal. Developed by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and inaugurated on 26 December 1999, it was created as part of the Kolkata Riverside Beautification Project to mark the new millennium. The park features landscaped gardens, illuminated walkways, children's play areas and views of the Howrah Bridge, serving as a popular recreational space.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped riverside promenade along the Hooghly River with manicured gardens, tree-lined walkways, benches and illuminated pathways. The park offers open lawns, children's play areas, food stalls and viewpoints overlooking the river and Howrah Bridge. It is a relaxed urban recreational space for walking, photography and evening leisure, with ferry ghats and boating facilities located nearby along Strand Road.
Key highlights
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Riverside location on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River on Strand Road
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Views of the Howrah Bridge and riverfront promenade
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Landscaped gardens with illuminated walkways and seating areas
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Children's play area and amusement facilities
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Evening lighting and popular sunset viewpoint
History of Millennium Park
Developed by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) as part of the Kolkata Riverside Beautification Project and inaugurated on 26 December 1999 to commemorate the new millennium. It was conceived as a 2.5 km landscaped stretch along Strand Road to provide public recreational space on the Hooghly riverfront.
Culture & Context
A popular urban recreational and social gathering space for residents and visitors in central Kolkata, known for family outings, evening walks and riverfront leisure with views of the iconic Howrah Bridge and Hooghly River.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, approximately 17 km from the park. |
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