Foy's Lake Lake
Manmade lake and recreational park in Chittagong
In Chittagong, Foy's Lake is a man‑made reservoir surrounded by parks, restaurants and an amusement area; locals come for boat rides, picnics and weekend outings.
Foy's Lake at a Glance#
Address: Foy’s Lake, Pahartali, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Admission: Small entry/park fees may apply to ride attractions nearby
About Foy's Lake#
Foy’s Lake is an artificial lake located within the city area of Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh, created in the early 20th century and named after William Foy. It serves as a popular urban recreation area for boat rides, lakeside promenades and leisure activities.
The lakefront hosts an amusement and leisure complex with rides, landscaped grounds and boating facilities, plus a small cluster of resort and hotel properties. Local visitors frequent the site for day trips, picnics and family recreation, particularly on weekends and public holidays.
The reservoir was formed by damming a local stream and over time developed into a municipal recreational asset that is integrated with the surrounding urban neighbourhood north of central Chattogram.
- Origins and name: An artificial urban lake created in the early 20th century and named after William Foy; it functions as a recreational focal point for Chattogram (Chittagong).
- Primary activities: Boating, lakeside promenades and an adjacent amusement park are the main visitor attractions, busiest during holidays and weekends.
What to See#
- Amusement park and leisure complex: An on-site amusement and leisure complex that includes rides, landscaped grounds and boating facilities serving the lake.
- Resorts and boating facilities: Resort and hotel facilities along the lakefront with boat piers and picnic areas used by local visitors and tourists.
How to Get to Foy's Lake#
Foy’s Lake is in the Pahartali area of Chittagong, a short drive from the city centre. Local taxis and rickshaws serve the lake; parking is available near the main entrance.
Tips for Visiting Foy's Lake#
- Combine a visit with a trip to the Foy's Lake Amusement Park for children; separate ticketing applies.
- Local taxis are available from Chittagong city; roads can be busy, so allow time for travel.
- Sunset is a pleasant time to walk the lakeside and watch the light on the water.
Best Time to Visit Foy's Lake#
Best visited in the cool, dry winter months for comfortable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Foy's Lake#
Foy's Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3050 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 71% | 1.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.8h |
| February | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 23° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| March | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 26° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 33° | 31° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 34° | 262 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 33° | 662 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 30° | 33° | 776 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 33° | 563 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 25° - 31° | 34° | 319 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 201 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 20° - 29° | 25° | 74 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 1.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 1.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.7h |
