Mahatma Gandhi Park: Mahatma Gandhi Park is a comparatively small simple park but with historical significance. Developed during the British period, the park was officially named as ‘Queen’s Park’. However, the citizens of Delhi popularly referred to it as ‘Company Bagh’. The park was an integral part of European social life in the early 19th century as it served as the outdoor club for Delhi’s high-class society who lived in this part of the city. The park was very well maintained and had a good cricket ground.
After India gained independence, the park was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Park. Since then the park serves as an open-air space for the congested Chandni Chowk area. It has many shady trees as well as a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation. During the festival season, the park ground is used for various cultural and social activities. Mahatma Gandhi Park is a pleasant and peaceful park and is a good place to rest after a hectic day of sightseeing in Old Delhi.
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