The park was originally named Meade's Park before being renamed after the 19th-century Maharaja of Mysore.
The State Central Library building is painted a distinctive bright red and is constructed in the gothic style.
The park is home to a dedicated dog park, one of the few designated pet-friendly public spaces in the city.
It contains over 6,000 trees representing nearly 100 distinct species.
The park was created as a strategic green buffer between the old city and the developing administrative centers.
Sri Chamarajendra Park, widely known as Cubbon Park, serves as the primary 'lung' of central Bengaluru, covering over 300 acres of green space. Established in 1870 by Major General Richard Sankey, the park features a mix of indigenous and exotic tree species. It houses several major government buildings, including the State Central Library and the High Court of Karnataka. The park's landscape incorporates botanical gardens, walking trails, and significant stone architecture. It functions as a public meeting space and a sanctuary for diverse avian and plant life within the urban core. The vegetation includes rare species like the Tabebuia rosea and Polyalthia longifolia. Various statutes and monuments are dispersed throughout the grounds, honoring historical figures of the region. As a major cultural hub, the park frequently hosts public interest activities and community events.
In front of the bright red State Central Library building.
Carry your own water, as vending options inside can be limited during peak hours.
Use the internal pathways to navigate between major landmarks like the Library and the High Court.
Visit during the weekend when specific inner roads are closed to vehicular traffic for public recreation.
Attempting to drive through the park during busy work hours; wandering into restricted government office zones.
Inner roads are closed to vehicular traffic every day during the mornings and evenings, and fully on Sundays.
Avoid littering and remain on designated pathways to protect the flora; respect the quiet zones near the library.
