Eco Park, New Town

Eco Park (প্রকৃতি তীর্থ) is an urban park in New Town, Kolkata, India. With an area of 190 hectares (480 acres), including a 42 hectares (104 acres) waterbody, Eco Park is the largest urban park in India. The park was conceptualised by Mamata Banerjee, the CM of West Bengal, in July 2011. It is constructed under the oversight of WBHIDCO, along with different other government bodies responsible for implementation of different works inside the park. Eco Park offers diverse attractions, including theme gardens and recreational activities, making it a prime spot for eco-friendly tourism in Kolkata.

The park has been divided into three broad parts; 1) ecological zones like wetlands, grasslands, and urban forest, 2) theme gardens and open spaces, 3) and urban recreational spaces. The Eco Park is further divided into different sub-parts according to the different types of fauna planted. The copies of the Seven Wonders of the World have also been made for people to visit in this park. According to the plan, the park will have different areas like wild flower meadows, a bamboo garden, grasslands, tropical tree garden, bonsai garden*, tea garden, Cactus Walk*, a heliconia garden*, a butterfly garden, a play area and an amphitheatre(*-yet to be added). Further, there is plan to develop an eco-resort in public-private partnership, and will also include an area where handicrafts from different part of the state will be exhibited. The park was inaugurated on 29 December 2012 by Mamata Banerjee. Etc.