Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park is a large public park in central Bangalore (Bengaluru), established in the late 19th century and set amid civic buildings and tree-lined avenues. It functions as a major urban green space and houses several colonial-era monuments and public institutions.

Key features include formal promenades, mature botanical plantings, statues and bandstands, with heritage buildings such as the State Central Library and the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall within or adjacent to the park. The park is used daily by residents for walking, exercise and informal recreation.

The park was laid out during the British colonial period and later named after a 19th-century administrator; it has been managed as a municipal urban park since that time, with conservation of mature trees and public facilities a continuing focus.

Located in the heart of Bangalore, Cubbon Park lies between major civic institutions and commercial corridors, making it highly accessible from the central business district and nearby neighbourhoods.

• Historic parkland: Created in the late 19th century as a public urban park, it contains mature trees, formal avenues and multiple colonial-era statues and public buildings.
• Visiting pattern: Morning and late afternoon are the most active times for local recreational use, with walkers, yoga groups and informal sports using the park before and after peak daytime temperatures.

What to See #

• State Central Library and Memorial Hall: The State Central Library (also called the Shakespeare Memorial Library) and the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall are prominent heritage buildings within the park precincts.
• Attara Kacheri (Karnataka High Court): The Attara Kacheri building (Karnataka High Court) sits on the park's edge and is a frequent visual landmark for visitors to the park.