Amusement parks in Kolkata, located in the Salt lake region are comprised of many rides and modes of entertainments. These amusement parks are popular among the people of Kolkata and the neighbouring states as it is a metropolitan city and every people has a busy schedule in daily work. So to be free, Saturdays and Sundays are for amusements in Nicco Park and Aquatica.
Nicco Park
Nicco Park is an amusement park in Kokata. It is located in Salt Lake City, at the entrance of Sector V office area. The park was created to attract national and local tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. Nicco Park was opened on October 13, 1991, and has since been referred to as the "Disneyland of West Bengal". Presently, it is 40 acres park in Kolkata and it is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers. Nicco Park also provides a "green" environment.
Aquatica
Aquatica is a water based amusement park, located in the same Salt lake area. It covers 75,000sq ft of land covering a large section in Salt lake. It is water theme park in Kolkata, West Bengal. The theme park of Aquatica was started in 1999. It is one of the largest water amusement parks in Kolkata as well as in eastern India. Recently another water theme park, Wet `O` Wild, has come up near Nicco Park in the Salt Lake City area. It is also a popular destination during Holi.
Clown Town
Clown Town is considered as the newest venture in the Bye pass region of Kolkata, West Bengal. The park is situated on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass Road and is the children"s favourite destination. This amusement park in Bye Pass spans a huge area and offers various joy rides and games. The attractions of the park include Jump Walls, Bike Rides, Aquatic Games, Bungee Run, Roller Skates, Dance Floor, Kiddies Kingdom, and many more.
Nature Study Park
Nature Study Park is a great concern for Kolkata, a Citizen Action Group. It took over a park and a tank on Loudon Street, Kolkata, which made it into a Nature Study Park by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, where children learn to identify plants with environmental studies.
Eco Park
The Eco Park is one expansive urban park in Kolkata designed to promote eco-tourism. It is the biggest urban park in the country that occupies over 475 acres of land. The area increases ten folds due to water bodies surrounding the park. It also forms an island in the middle. It is a well maintained and beautiful park that attracts nature lovers. All the facilities inside are constructed in such a way that it decreases the adverse effects on nature through preservation of natural landscape.
Snow Park
The Snow Park is located inside the Axis Mall. It is a beautiful rendition covered with white snowflakes. It is popular among city dwellers those who are not able to experience real snow fall in the plain area. It also provides thrilling rides not only for kids but also for adults.
Nalban Boating Park
The Nalban boating park is situated at Bidhannagar in Kolkata. The park is spilt into three ecological zones, recreational spaces, and theme gardens. It also allows boating on the lake situated inside the premises.
Science City
Science City is a park that is one of its own kind in India. It was formed on 1st July in the year 1997. It happens to be a major attraction of Kolkata residents. It is one of the largest and finest museums of science in Kolkata that provide both recreation and a learning experience in a fun way.
Wet O` Wild
It is widely popular water cum amusement park located in Salt Lake City. The maximum numbers of visitors are drawn here during the summer months. It provides various types of water ride, rain dance and lip smacking dishes inside the premises. However, it attracts visitors during winter too who come to sun soak or relax in the appealing deer park located in the premises.
