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NAGESWARA PARK

Opened to the public in October 1940, the park, which was originally much smaller than it is today, The park that is open to the public on all days (from 7 a.m. onward) has a separate play area for children. The park has a well-maintained garden with varieties of trees like Lapostromea, Capsia Fistula and Tabulia and foliage trees like Pungam, Neem, Palms, Ficus Religeosa and Thespesia. Medicinal and Ornamental plants are also found here.

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NATESAN PARK

The park, spread over 4 acres, with long walkways, fountains and garden lights, was opened to the public on September 13, 1950, by the then Minister of Agriculture, A.B.Shetty. Situated in the heart of the city, the park has a variety of trees and plants. Crotons, aralias, bougainvilleas, acalypha, ceesil peniea, pulcharima, mahogany, neem and gulmohur.

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SIVAN PARK

Sivan Park on P.T.Rajan Salai, K.K.Nagar, gives you more than the expected pleasure of a leisurely stroll.The visitor gets a chance to see various monument replicas, like that of the Gateway of India. It is the only Corporation- maintained park where there is a 15 feet high statue of Lord Siva, depicted in a posture of meditation. The statue is designed in such a way that water flows down from the head, from a height of about 15 feet, giving it a cascading effect. In addition to well-maintained lawns, pathways and play area for children; the park has a good collection of trees including Petophorum, Rain tree, Gulmohur and shrubs like acalyppa, creepers and ground covers. There is also a nursery that sells plants to visitors to the park.

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MAYDAY PARK

May Day Park, originally known as Napier Park, is situated on Deputy Mayor Kabalamoorthy Road in Chintadripet. Spread over 14.5 acres, the Park is used to hold public meetings during the May Day celebrations. Even political parties and associations take out rallies from the park.

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Overview :  Chennai

Places :   Anna University Museum, Tidle Park, BIRLA PLANETARIUM

Religious :   Kapaleeswarar Temple San Thome Basilica, THOUSAND LIGHTS MOSQUE

Beaches :   MARINA BEACH ELLIOT`S BEACH