The park was originally named Alfred Park to honor Prince Alfred, the second son of Queen Victoria.
The onsite Thornhill Mayne Memorial building is designed with a blend of Victorian and Gothic architectural styles.
It was the site of the final encounter between revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad and the British police force on February 27, 1931.
The park contains an indoor library, the Prayagraj Public Library, which holds a substantial collection of rare, historical manuscripts and government documents.
The park landscape features a designated section for sports facilities, including tennis courts that have been in use since the colonial period.
Azad Park, officially known as Chandrashekhar Azad Park and formerly as Alfred Park, is the largest public park in Prayagraj, spanning 133 acres. It was established in 1870 to commemorate the visit of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, to the city. The park houses the Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial, marking the spot where the Indian revolutionary took his own life during a 1931 confrontation with colonial police. Within its grounds stands the Thornhill Mayne Memorial, a significant example of Victorian-Gothic architecture that currently functions as a public library. The park serves as an ecological lung for the city, featuring extensive colonial-era landscaping and mature botanical specimens. It is a central hub for academic and recreational activity in the Civil Lines area. The grounds contain a variety of statues and historical markers dedicated to India's freedom struggle.
The red sandstone archway and the Victorian-Gothic facade of the Thornhill Mayne Memorial building.
Bring a valid form of identification if you plan to access the public library archives.
Plan your walk during the cooler morning or late afternoon to manage the heat of the North Indian climate.
Stick to designated walking paths to avoid disturbing the park's landscaped flower beds.
Do not attempt to climb or touch historical monuments, and avoid visiting during the peak heat of midday in the summer months.
Respect the memorial sites, maintain a low volume, and refrain from littering.
