The park is named after the late IPS officer Hemant Karkare, a recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration.
It is situated in Jogeshwari East, a suburb historically known for its proximity to industrial and residential developments.
The site is maintained as part of the public green space initiatives by the BMC, which manages Mumbai's urban park infrastructure.
Shahid Hemant Karkarey Udyan is a neighborhood park located in the Poonam Nagar area of Jogeshwari East, Mumbai. The park is dedicated to the memory of Hemant Karkare, the former Chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad who was killed during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. It serves as a community green space managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The layout features paved walkways for pedestrians and designated patches of greenery. It acts as a primary recreational zone for residents of the surrounding housing societies, including Darshan-II Co-operative Housing Society. The park is integrated into a dense urban residential cluster.
Near the entrance gate or the commemorative plaque dedicated to Hemant Karkare.
Visit during the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intensity of the midday heat.
Stay on the designated paved paths as the lawns are maintained for aesthetic purposes.
The park is best suited for a short break or a local walking route rather than a day-long excursion.
Avoid visiting during the peak of the monsoon season when the park paths may become muddy or slippery.
Maintain a quiet demeanor as it is located within a residential neighborhood; do not litter or disturb the vegetation.
