Chandra Shekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the Company Raj) is a public park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj. It was renamed by the Uttar Pradesh Government after revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here during the Indian independence movement in 1931.

History

In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed.

Location

The park is in the Georgetown neighborhood and is surrounded by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and the University of Allahabad. Its coordinates are 25.4525°N, 80.8475°W.

Landmarks

Being a big park it has some very important heritage and recreational sites. Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.