About VMRDA Park
VMRDA Park, formerly VUDA Park, is a well-maintained urban seafront park on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, opposite the Bay of Bengal near RK Beach. Developed and maintained by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), it is notable for its landscaped gardens, children's play areas, skating rink, and boating facility, serving as a popular recreational and family leisure destination for residents and tourists.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped seafront park with manicured lawns, flower beds, tree-lined walkways, and open seating areas facing the Bay of Bengal. The park contains a children's play area with swings and slides, a skating rink, a small boating pond, and food stalls. The setting is urban and family-oriented along Beach Road, with views of the coastline and easy access to the adjacent RK Beach promenade.
Key highlights
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Seafront location on Beach Road opposite RK Beach
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Landscaped gardens with lawns and flower beds
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Children's play area and skating rink
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Boating facility within the park
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Well-maintained walking paths and seating areas
History of VMRDA Park
Developed by the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA), now reorganized as the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), as a planned urban recreational space along the Visakhapatnam coastline to provide green leisure infrastructure for the growing city.
Culture & Context
Functions as a prominent community recreation and family leisure space along Visakhapatnam's Beach Road, widely used by locals and tourists for evening walks, children's recreation and casual gatherings.
Route
| By air | Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is the nearest airport, about 12-13 km away, with taxi services to the park |
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| By train |