About Race Course Garden
Race Course Garden is a large public garden located on Race Course Ring Road in central Rajkot, Gujarat. Developed on the grounds of a former horse racing track from the colonial period, it is now one of the city's main recreational green spaces. The garden features landscaped lawns, walking and jogging tracks, children's play areas and open spaces, serving as a popular spot for morning walks, exercise and family outings for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained urban garden with wide paved walking and jogging tracks encircling manicured lawns, flower beds and tree-lined avenues. The park offers open green spaces for relaxation, dedicated children's play areas with swings and slides, open-air gym equipment, seating benches and shaded pavilions. The atmosphere is active in the early morning and evening with walkers and joggers, and more relaxed during the day for families and leisure visitors.
Key highlights
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Large landscaped garden developed on historic Race Course grounds
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Dedicated walking and jogging track around the park
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Children's play area with swings and recreational equipment
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Open green lawns and tree-lined avenues for relaxation
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Open-air gym and fitness installations
History of Race Course Garden
The garden is laid out on the former Race Course grounds used for horse racing during the colonial period. After racing ceased, the large open ground was developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation into a public garden and recreational park, retaining the name Race Course.
Culture & Context
Serves as a major community recreational and fitness hub for Rajkot residents, hosting daily morning walkers, yoga groups and family gatherings, and is a central green lung in the urban area
Route
| By air | Approximately 27-30 km from Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar) and about 4 km from the former Rajkot Airport |
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