Eco Park, New Town

Eco Park is an urban park in New Town, Greater Kolkata, India. The park is situated on a 480 acres plot and is surrounded by a 104 acres waterbody with an island in the middle. The park was conceptualised by Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee in July 2011. West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation is the overarching body coordinating the construction of the park, along with different other government bodies responsible for implementation of different works inside the park.The park has been divided into three broad parts; 1) ecological zones like wetlands, grasslands, and urban forest, 2) theme gardens and open spaces, 3) and urban recreational spaces.