Thane: TMC collects INR 1.16 cr from NaMo Grand Central Park

More than 485,000 citizens have visited the ‘Namo the Grand Central Park’, built on 20.5 acres of land in Kolshet. This has generated a revenue of INR 1.16 crore for the Municipal Corporation. It is clear that the public’s desire to visit Central Park continues.

A 20.5-acre facility plot was made available under the development project in the Parkcity housing project area of Thane’s Kolshet region. The Municipal Corporation developed the park ‘Namo the Grand Central Park’ through Kalpataru developer using Construction TDR. The park features more than 3,500 plants and flowers of various types.

Major attractions include a Mughal Garden, a Chinese-themed garden, a Moroccan-themed garden showcasing Moroccan culture, and a Japanese Park. The park also includes a children’s playground, a jogging track for seniors, the country’s largest skating rink, lawn tennis, and a volleyball court. Separate areas for yoga and meditation have been set up. The park was inaugurated by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on February 9.

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Since then, the park has been open to the public from the second day, attracting citizens from Thane city and the Mumbai metropolitan area. Over 485,000 citizens have visited in twenty-two months, generating a revenue of INR 1.16 crore for the municipality.

More than 485,062 citizens have visited ‘Namo the Grand Central Park’ in two and a half months. This includes 382,422 adults, 22,871 senior citizens, and 79,769 children. So far, the Municipal Corporation has received a revenue of INR 1.16 crore from this park.

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Namo the Grand Central Park

Namo the Grand Central Park is a large-scale urban park located in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, designed to be one of the largest parks in the Middle East. Its name honors the late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, with “Namo” being a phonetic spelling of his nickname. The park is intended to serve as a major green space and cultural hub, featuring gardens, lakes, and recreational areas, while also symbolizing modern urban development in the region.

Mughal Garden

The Mughal Garden is a style of garden architecture developed by the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent, blending Islamic, Persian, and Indian influences. These gardens, such as the famous Shalimar Gardens in Lahore and the gardens surrounding the Taj Mahal, are characterized by symmetrical layouts, water channels, and terraced levels designed to represent paradise on Earth. The tradition flourished from the 16th to the 18th centuries, reflecting the Mughal emperors’ love for nature and their desire to create serene, harmonious spaces.

Chinese-themed garden

A Chinese-themed garden is a meticulously designed landscape that reflects traditional Chinese aesthetics, philosophy, and architecture, often featuring elements like pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and winding paths. Its history dates back over 2,000 years, originating in imperial and scholarly gardens of ancient China, where they served as spaces for contemplation, poetry, and harmony with nature. Today, these gardens are recreated worldwide as cultural symbols, such as the renowned gardens of Suzhou or the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver.

Moroccan-themed garden

A Moroccan-themed garden is a landscape design inspired by the lush, geometric, and water-centric gardens of Morocco, such as those found in Marrakech and Fez. These gardens often feature elements like intricate tilework (zellij), fountains, citrus trees, and shaded courtyards, drawing from Islamic garden traditions that symbolize paradise. Historically, they reflect the influence of Moorish architecture and the 12th-century concept of the “riad,” a traditional Moroccan house with an interior garden.

Japanese Park

The Japanese Park, often referred to as a *nihon teien*, is a traditional garden style that originated in Japan, designed to represent a miniature idealized landscape with elements like ponds, bridges, and carefully pruned trees. These parks, such as the famous Kenroku-en in Kanazawa or the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, were historically created for the aesthetic and spiritual enjoyment of feudal lords, monks, and the public, blending Shinto, Buddhist, and Zen influences. Today, they serve as peaceful retreats that showcase Japan’s deep cultural connection to nature and meticulous horticultural artistry.