Jilani Park

Jilani Park
جیلانی پارک
ریس کورس پارک
Race Course Park[1]
جیلانی پارک
ریس کورس پارک
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TypeUrban park
LocationLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31°32′28″N 74°20′17″E / 31.54111°N 74.33806°E / 31.54111; 74.33806
Area88 acres (0.36 km2)
CreatedOctober 3, 1985 (1985-10-03)
FounderGovernor Ghulam Jilani Khan
Administered byParks and Horticulture Authority
StatusOpen

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.

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Selfie point at Racecourse Park". Dawn. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  2. ^ "First bonsai garden featuring dwarfed trees opens at Jilani Park". Dawn. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Spring floral exhibition opens at Jilani Park". The News International. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Chrysanthemum show featuring a thousand-bloom mum returns for Lahorites today". Pakistan Today. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Gul-e-Daudi exhibition kicks off at Jilani Park". The Nation. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Lahore Lahore Aey' festival extended". The News International. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Winter family festival begins". Dawn. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Spring floral extravaganza blossoms at Jilani Park, Lahore". The Nation. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.