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Parks and recreation in Colombo

Colombo's recreational landscape includes the historic 5-hectare Galle Face Green ocean-side park and the 18-hole Royal Colombo Golf Club. The city features major athletic venues like the P. Saravanamuthu Stadium and the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Green spaces range from the Beira Lake Linear Park to the Elie House Park in Mutwal, while private clubs like the Colombo Swimming Club and Angsana City Club offer specialized facilities for swimming, fitness, and spa treatments.

Colombo Parks and Recreation — Map
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Galle Face Green

Galle Face is a 5 ha ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business…
B

Royal Colombo Golf Club

A famous 18-hole golf course. Enjoy peaceful beautiful nature, green grass and trees with first-class services!
C

Angsana City Club & Spa

Wellness facility located within the Crescat City complex offering a gymnasium, rooftop swimming pool, and professional spa treatments.
D

P.Saravanamuththu Stadium

Also known as the Colombo Cricket Club Ground, this historic venue hosted Sri Lanka's first Test match in 1982.
E

Sugathadasa Indoor stadium

A major multi-purpose sporting venue used for basketball, volleyball, and badminton, part of the larger Sugathadasa Sports Complex.
F

Beira Lake Linear Park

A landscaped walking path and green belt situated along the banks of Beira Lake near the Colombo Fort area.
G

BMICH Park

Landscaped gardens surrounding the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, featuring wide lawns and paved walkways.
H

new park

Urban green space located near the BMICH and Independence Square area.
I

Ratnam playground

Urban recreational ground in the Kotahena district primarily used for local football and community sports.
J

Elie House Park

Located in Mutwal, this park sits atop a massive underground reservoir built during the British colonial era.
K

Fairplay Futsal Area

Indoor sports facility featuring synthetic turf pitches designed specifically for five-a-side football.
L

Colombo Swimming Club

Private members' club established in 1938, featuring a salt-water swimming pool, gym, and dining facilities overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Galle Face Green
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Royal Colombo Golf Club
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Angsana City Club & Spa

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