Abbottabad is a city of pines and one of the most scenic and peaceful locations of Pakistan. In addition to natural beauty, the city has a great variety of family-friendly parks where people can take a rest, children may play, and nature-lovers can enjoy the green landscapes. Abbottabad has one of the best family recreational places in amusement parks and historical gardens. The following are 10 well-known parks in Abbottabad which you can visit.
Lady Garden Public Park
Rating: 4.1 (4,707 reviews)
Location: 46X8+V5R, N-35 Abbottabad
Lady Garden Public Park is one of the oldest and the most popular in Abbottabad. There are also beautiful walking paths, benches and open green lawns that make great picnic areas. It is highly family oriented because it is very relaxing and children like running around in its open spaces.
Shimla Pahari Park
Rating: 4.3 (3,950 reviews)
Location: 555W+9M2, Shimla Pahari Road
This park is situated on the well known Shimla hill, which is perfect to walk in the evening with family. It is an ideal daily getaway as it is a clean and secure environment and is a favorite place among locals as well as tourists. The high point is also an excellent view of the city.
Global Park
Rating: 4.1 (173 reviews)
Location: 46X8+H8H
Global Park is a small recreational park in Abbottabad that is well maintained. It is a favorite of families with its quiet nature and natural landscape. It is an excellent place to go when one wants to have some time to relax out of the crowded city.
Harnoi Amusement Park
Rating: 4.2 (706 reviews)
Location: 48X7+R34, Harnoi, Murree Road
One of the most vibrant places of visit in Abbottabad is Harnoi Amusement Park. The park has a lovely landscape with a mountainous area and a running river and is also good at providing fun to children. It is commonly used as a picnic place most so in summer.
Jail Ground Park (Mexico Ground)
Rating: 4.4 (189 reviews)
Location: Malik, Upper Abbottabad
This park is popularly referred to as Mexico Ground and it is a clean and well maintained family park. It is spacious in design allowing children to play, adults to walk, or rest and relax in a cool environment.
Ayubia National Park
Rating: 4.5 (24,914 reviews)
Location: Nathia Gali Road
The Ayubia National Park is a well-known natural park adjacent to Abbottabad, which receives thousands of tourists. Visitors to this country come to hike, view birds, and get to see the beautiful mountain scenery. Another attraction and thus a great family destination is wildlife spotting.
Company Bagh
Rating: 4.1 (929 reviews)
Location: 46V7+P78, N-35
Company Bagh is a historical garden located in Abbottabad, which provides shade with the tall trees and broad walking paths. It is an excellent option for morning walks and meetings with family because of its relaxed environment. It is a classic park that the locals have visited over the decades.
Children and Ladies Park (Unnamed Road)
Rating: 4.2 (129 reviews)
Location: 568G+GJX, Unnamed Road
This park is specially made to serve women and children hence it is a safe and secure place as the name implies. Family members enjoy the separate playgrounds with children and tranquil atmosphere in which ladies can rest.
Abbottabad Chairlift Park
Rating: 4.4 (1,565 reviews)
Location: Abbottabad Township Road
Abbottabad Chairlift is not only a park, but also an adventure destination. Family attractions provide magnificent rides with breathtaking scenery of greenery and enormous mountains. It is among the most adventurous destinations of children and adults.
Children and Ladies Park (56RR+RP5)
Rating: 4.1 (147 reviews)
Location: 56RR+RP5, Abbottabad
It is another park in the city which is family friendly and has a safe environment for women and children. It has lots of open space, seating facilities and simple amenities that make it an appropriate destination during family outings.
Abbottabad is blessed with numerous parks both serene gardens as well as adventure amusement parks. These parks have something to offer to everybody whether you want to picnic, allow your children to play, or just enjoy nature. When you plan to take your family to Abbottabad, then you must at least pay a visit to these 10 parks.
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