Mysuru: Forest department has come out with a ‘Tree Park’ at Yelwala, which is just 10km from Mysuru bus stand. The tree park which was opened for public on Wednesday has got 12 different adventurous gaming events. Entry is free for the public.
Children having gala time at the newly inaugurated Tree Park at Yelwala, nearly 12km from Mysuru city
Hence forth, those who visit Mysuru have got one more attractive tourist spot. In an effort to maintain green cover and to attract children towards nature, the forest department has developed a ‘Tree Park’ at its picturesque Aloka palace which is spread on a 500 acre land. Many movies including Kannada, Tamil, Hindu and even Malayalam movies have been shot here.
The authorities have spent nearly Rs 50 lakh to set up this park. Apart from various adventurous events, the park has got amphitheatres, pergolas, tunnel cross, tyre-swing, swimming, easy bezy, horizontal ladder, amphitheater, walking paths, trucking path, Elephant Park and a pond. The park is also having a football ground, basketball court and in future they have plans to come out with shuttle and volleyball court. The park is ideal place to relax for not only children but also to everyone. The ambiance is perfect place for all.
Chief Conservative of Forest, Mysuru circle, B M Parameshwara inaugurated the Yelwal Tree Park and launched tree planting as a part of the world environment day celebrations. Speaking after inaugurating the Tree Park Parameshwara said, “As part of government initiative we have come out with this tree park. Such tree parks will be set up in all the districts. At Aloka palace which is spread in 538 acres, the place where prince used to relax after coming from hunting and where Tree Park is set up will have 50,000 more saplings which include 50 different varieties of plants including few medicinal plants. Already more than 100 different species of birds are seen in this palace, if more trees come up, the palace will have forest like get up and more birds are can also be expected”.
“As part of government’s new scheme called ‘Koti Vruksha’ which was announced in the budget, across the state we will be sapling one crore plants including 15 lakh in Mysuru district. The program will start from July 2 and will conclude on 10. The forest cover across the state is 22 percent and Mysuru district alone the forest cover area is just 16 percent” added Parameshwara. DCF Karikalan was also present.
