Parks Along OMR Road, Chennai
1
Pallikaranai Marsh
Pallikaranai, Chennai
80 km²
Freshwater marshland with rich biodiversity, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds, reptiles, and plants.
Open all day
2
Guindy National Park
Guindy, Chennai
2.70 km²
Dry evergreen scrub and thorn forest, grasslands, over 350 species of plants, 150 species of birds, 14 species of mammals including blackbucks and spotted deer.
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Closed on Tuesdays
3
Semmozhi Poonga
Teynampet, Chennai
20 acres
Botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic flora, medicinal and aromatic herbs.
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Closed on Tuesdays
4
Tholkappia Poonga (Adyar Eco Park)
Adyar, Chennai
358 acres
Tropical dense evergreen forest with over 160 woody species, environmental education center.
6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM; Guided tours from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM; Closed on Sundays a
5
VGP Universal Kingdom
Injambakkam, Chennai
N/A
Amusement park offering thrilling rides, a water park, and various entertainment options for all age groups.
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
6
Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
Vandalur, Chennai
602 hectares
Home to various species of animals, including a lion safari, an elephant safari, a nocturnal animal house, and an aquarium.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed on Tuesdays
7
Nageswara Rao Park
Mylapore, Chennai
4 acres
Play area for children, badminton court, hosts music kutcheris and civic forums on weekends.
5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
8
Madhavaram Botanical Garden
Madhavaram, Chennai
20.21 acres
Sections for fruits, medicinal plants, indoor plants, cactus, ornamental arboretum, glasshouse, play area for children.
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
9
Anna Nagar Tower Park
Anna Nagar, Chennai
15.35 acres
Features a 135-foot tower, gardens, play areas, and a skating rink.
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
10
Chetpet Eco Park
Chetpet, Chennai
N/A
Eco-park with a lake offering boating and fishing facilities, walking tracks, and a restaurant.
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Closed on Tuesdays
11
Kotturpuram Tree Park
Kotturpuram, Chennai
N/A
Community-maintained park with a variety of native tree species, walking paths, and seating areas.
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
12
Sivan Park
K.K. Nagar, Chennai
N/A
Well-maintained park with play areas for children, walking paths, and a pond.
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
13
Perungudi Lake Park
Perungudi, Chennai
N/A
Lake park offering walking paths, seating areas, and opportunities for bird watching.
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
14
Thiruvanmiyur Beach Park
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
N/A
Beachside park with walking paths, seating areas, and access to the beach.
5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
15
Besant Nagar Beach (Elliot’s Beach) Park
Besant Nagar, Chennai
N/A
Popular beach with a park area, walking paths, and eateries.
Open all day
16
Neelankarai Beach Park
Neelankarai, Chennai
N/A
Quiet beach with a park area, suitable for morning and evening walks.
Open all day
17
Injambakkam Beach Park
Injambakkam, Chennai
N/A
Beach park offering serene environment, suitable for relaxation and walks.
Open all day
18
Sholinganallur Lake Park
Sholinganallur, Chennai
N/A
Lake park with walking paths, seating areas, and opportunities for bird watching.
5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
19
Karapakkam Park
Karapakkam, Chennai
N/A
Local park with play area for children and walking paths.
5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
20
Siruseri SIPCOT Park
Siruseri, Chennai
N/A
Park within SIPCOT IT Park offering green spaces and walking areas for employees.
Access restricted to employees