26 October,2025 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Dhwani Gaikwad
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Tucked away amidst the gargantuan buildings in the city lie spaces that are an escape from the hustle-bustle of everyday life. Not as well-known as major city parks, these spaces offer serenity and bring people closer to nature with melodious birdsong, greenery, and flowers and butterflies. Check them out when you need a breather.
A small park located in Shivaji Park, this place is perfect for everyday walks and sitting under the trees, just to appreciate nature for a while.
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Where: G Tank Marg near Shivaji Park
Timings: Open from 5am-1pm and 3pm-10pm
Wonders Park, Nerul. PIC/INSTAGRAM@xp_manishphotography
An amusement park located in Navi Mumbai, this place is perfect to spend time with family. One of its prime attractions is a rock climbing wall that the visitors seem to enjoy a lot.
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Where: Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Timings: 6am-12pm and 3pm-9pm
This garden is well-landscaped, and also offers viewing decks to see pelicans and flamingoes. It is especially beautiful during winter.
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Where: Malad West, Mumbai
Timings: 9am-1.30pm and 4pm-8pm
A space under the flyover, this is a cosy spot that surrounds a walking track and has a lot of greenery and rock formations, making it a perfect respite from the bustling city.
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Where: King's Cir Flyover, Matunga East
Timings: 5am-10pm3pm-10pm
A place that has it all - this park has a skating rink, a sea-front garden, tree-lined walkway, ample benches, kids slides and swings, and a gazebo to sit and read
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Where: Next to Hinduja Hospital, Mahim
Timings: 6am-1pm and 4pm-9pm
