The park was developed to serve as an educational tool for identifying coastal vegetation common to the Dakshina Kannada region.
It utilizes a 'coastal bio-shield' model, where specific tree varieties are planted to mitigate the impact of sea spray and wind on inland areas.
The park is located on a narrow strip of land known as a spit, separated from the Mangalore city mainland by the Gurupura River estuary.
The tree species present include Calophyllum inophyllum (Alexandrian laurel) and various species of mangroves native to the west coast of India.
Tannirbhavi Tree Park is a 15-hectare coastal conservation zone situated between the Arabian Sea and the Gurupura River. Established by the Karnataka Forest Department, it serves as an educational space showcasing indigenous coastal flora species. The park features a sprawling arboretum with interpretive signage detailing local medicinal plants and trees. A designated pathway runs through the park, providing access to the adjacent Tannirbhavi beach shoreline. The landscape is characterized by sand dunes and dense clusters of Casuarina trees intended to stabilize the coastal soil. It serves as a green buffer zone protecting the local ecosystem from high-tide erosion.
The raised viewing platforms that offer a vantage point over the Casuarina canopy toward the ocean.
Bring insect repellent as the dense vegetation and proximity to the river attract mosquitoes.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to traverse sandy patches and natural paths comfortably.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid the heavy monsoon rains that can make the park paths muddy.
Do not attempt to swim at the unmarked sections of the beach adjacent to the park due to dangerous rip currents.
Avoid plucking leaves or damaging tree signage; keep the area clean as it is a protected ecological zone.
