Shivaji Park: Public Park in Central Mumbai
Wondering where to hang out in Central Mumbai, with family or friends? Confused about what to do and where to eat in and around Shivaji Park? Check out this article for more information about tourist attractions in Shivaji Park and make your evening a memorable one!
In case you are in Central or South Mumbai and want to catch up with friends or have an evening out with family, here is a wonderful place for you. It is right here in Central Mumbai: Shivaji Park.
Did you know that Sachin Tendulkar started playing cricket in this very place? Many stalwarts stay around the park. I thought of writing this article so that you may get interested in visiting this place for an evening out. Come and enjoy your evening at this place with friends or family. Do not forget to get the people who visit you from out station. I am sure they will take back cherishable memories with them when they return to their hometown.
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Shivaji Park History
First a little bit about the history of the park! It was created in 1925 by the Bombay Municipal Corporation, during the British Rule. The Dadar Hindu Gymkhana opened its first Tennis Court in the then called Mahim Park in 1927 and was soon named as Shivaji Park. During the British period, this park was a common venue for meetings of freedom fighters and post-Independence for consolidated Maharashtra. Even till date, Shivaji Park is a well-known venue for political gatherings of Shiv Sena. Near the Arabian Sea, the park is surrounded by buildings built way back in the 1900s and the residences of famous personalities from literature, theatre, commerce, and sports.About the Park
The Shivaji Park is the largest park in the island city of Mumbai and has its own historical importance. It is spread across 28 acres of ground and has open spaces for sports while the boundaries of the ground are occupied by about 31 tenants. These include clubs like the Shivaji Park Gymkhana, Bengal Club, Samarth Vyayam Mandir (gymnasium), Shivaji Park Nagarik Sangh (established in 1947), a children's Park, Nana-Nani Park ( park for senior citizens), Scout's Pavilion, a Ganesh temple and a library. The walkway is lined with huge rain trees. This place is reachable from South, Western, Central, and Harbour areas. Buses from all parts of Mumbai stop at Shivaji Park. Dadar Western, Dadar Central, and Wadala are quite near the park. Hence, this place becomes reachable from various corners of Mumbai. 
Dadar Shivaji Park Attractions
What you can do at Shivaji Park? Well, ample of things to do: sit on the parapet, walk around, eat, play etc. This place is suitable for all ages and hence it is always crowded in the evenings and especially more on weekends. 
Restaurants in Ddadar Shivaji Park
Shivaji Park is a foodie's paradise. You can relish Shegaon Kachori, Maharashtrian food at Aswad or Gypsy-thalipeeth, missal pav, sabudanavada ,vadapav, Tibbs Frankie, Rolls, Ice gola, Chinese- Gypsy ,Bhel- sevpuri,Panipuri, MoD, CCD, Barista etc. If the weather is hot or just cool, then try out Ice cream at Naturals, Gelato, Baskin Robbins, Dairy Don. If you want to hangout with friends then try out CCD, Lavassa. You can enjoy salted peanuts or chana chanachor gram. If you have a headache, then get a head massage on the park parapet. Lunch/ dinner places include Nebula, Masala Zone, Aaswad, Gypsy Chinese, Prakash, Ovenfresh, Sujata, Open house, Home Chef and much more.
Lastly, a few renowned personalities residing in Shivaji Park are Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Raj Thakarey, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supremo, Milind Soman- model and actor, Anup Jalota- bhajan singer, dada Kondke- film producer, Sandeep Patil and Ajit Wadekar- cricketers. You never know , consider yourself lucky if you come across any of them while in the park.
In short Shivaji Park is one of the most convenient and comfortable hangouts for spending time with friends or family.
Shivaji park is one of the popular public parks in here. Peoples came here for walking and playing. It's a good place for walking and also to spend time with your family and friends.