Originally designed to mimic the layout of Kew Gardens in London.
The onsite Quaid-e-Azam Library building was formerly the Lawrence Hall and Montgomery Hall.
The park contains a notable collection of rare botanical specimens including ancient Banyan and Peepal trees.
It is home to one of the oldest cricket grounds in Pakistan, the Bagh-e-Jinnah Cricket Ground.
The park was renamed from Lawrence Gardens to Bagh-e-Jinnah following the independence of Pakistan to honor Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Bagh-e-Jinnah is a large historical botanical garden in Lahore, originally established as the Lawrence Gardens during the British colonial era. The park features a diverse collection of over 150 species of trees, shrubs, and flowers, alongside extensive manicured lawns. It houses the Quaid-e-Azam Library, a colonial-era building constructed in Victorian architectural style. The park grounds include tennis courts, a cricket stadium, and an open-air theater used for cultural performances. It serves as a major green space in the heart of the city, functioning as both a recreational area and a biological conservation site. The site is characterized by its significant botanical diversity and late-19th-century landscaping design.
The Victorian-style facade of the Quaid-e-Azam Library.
Visit during weekdays to avoid large weekend crowds.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to traverse the expansive park pathways.
Carry your own water and supplies as vendors are concentrated near the entrance gates.
Avoid feeding the stray animals within the park and do not venture into poorly lit sections after sunset.
Modest clothing is expected; littering is strictly prohibited and carries fines.
