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Cariappa Memorial Park |
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As a memorial
to Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa of Karnataka, the Cariappa Park was laid out in
1996 in a portion of the parade grounds between M.G. Road and Cubbon Road. Spread
over 22 acres, the park has six segments, an entrance plaza and a seven-feet monolithic
monument of Cariappa. There is a huge man-made waterfall and a pond that attracts
birds to the park. At the bandstand which is an elevated lawn, six military bands
perform every fortnight. The grassy dunes around the bandstand provide comfortable
seating for the public. The garden is maintained by various divisions of the Army.
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A play area has been scientifically created in military style to improve physical strength and mental
co-ordination of children.
There are sand pits, a spiderweb, Tarzan-swing, Burma
bridge, zig-zag tunnels and balance bars. A walker's track, paved with cobblestones,
is 1.8 kms long. About 3000 species of plants and trees both indigenous and imported
can be found here.
In an effort to be eco-friendly, no chemical fertilisers or pesticides
are used for growth or maintenance of the plants. A walker's track, paved with cobblestones,
which is 1.8 kms long is ideal for long walks.
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Cariappa Memorial Park is
open to public on Saturdays between 1 pm and 7 pm, on Sundays between 9 am and 7
pm, and during the rest of the days between 5:30 pm and 8 pm. Eatables, drinks and
pets are not allowed inside. |
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