Jilani Park (formerly known as Race Course Park) is located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[2][3] It is situated on the Jail Road in front of the Services Hospital. It is known for its floral exhibitions[4] and artificial waterfall and also for holding various annual festivals.[5][6][7][8] Annual horse racing competitions are held in this park. There is also a famous restaurant inside the park called 'Polo Lounge'. It is named after Ghulam Jilani Khan.
| Jilani Park جیلانی پارک ریس کورس پارک | |
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| Race Course Park[1] | |
| جیلانی پارک ریس کورس پارک | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°32′28″N 74°20′17″E / 31.54111°N 74.33806°E |
| Area | 88 acres (0.36 km2) |
| Created | October 3, 1985 |
| Founder | Governor Ghulam Jilani Khan |
| Administered by | Parks and Horticulture Authority |
| Status | Open |
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An inscription in the park by Lahore Development Authority. -
A view of lake in the park.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Selfie point at Racecourse Park". Dawn. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "First bonsai garden featuring dwarfed trees opens at Jilani Park". Dawn. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Spring floral exhibition opens at Jilani Park". The News International. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Chrysanthemum show featuring a thousand-bloom mum returns for Lahorites today". Pakistan Today. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Gul-e-Daudi exhibition kicks off at Jilani Park". The Nation. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Lahore Lahore Aey' festival extended". The News International. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Winter family festival begins". Dawn. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Spring floral extravaganza blossoms at Jilani Park, Lahore". The Nation. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.