Jhillika Park is a public biodiversity-themed park situated along Dum Dum Park Road in Lake Town, South Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal. Often called Bangur Biodiversity Park, it serves as a popular urban green space that connects the Dum Dum Park and Bangur localities, offering residents a refreshing retreat from city congestion. The park is recognized for its scenic lake, lotus ponds, and well-maintained landscape that support local flora and fauna .

Design and Features

Jhillika Park integrates natural and educational elements to promote environmental awareness. Walking paths lined with labeled trees, sitting benches, and ornamental gardens invite leisure and learning. Informational signage and interactive exhibits describe native biodiversity, while soft illumination at night highlights water features and landscaped zones .

Activities and Usage

Visitors use the park primarily for morning and evening walks, light exercise, and family outings. The park enforces eco-friendly rules—plastic and outside food are prohibited—to maintain cleanliness and ecological balance. Regular visitors note the park’s peaceful atmosphere, lake views, and abundance of birdlife. It has become a community hub for both relaxation and informal education on conservation .

Maintenance and Accessibility

Operated under the local municipal authority, the park is generally open from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Access is easy via VIP Road, with entry points near the Bangur bus stand and Dum Dum Park underpass. Although parking is limited, its location within a dense residential and commercial zone makes it easily reachable by bus and on foot .

Jhillika Park stands out in North Kolkata as a model of urban biodiversity preservation—combining recreation, conservation, and public awareness in one well-curated green corridor.