Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Coimbatore's ₹208 Crore Semmozhi Park Opens
A new park called Semmozhi Classical Language Park is opening in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
It cost ₹208.50 crore to build and is spread over 45 acres.
The park has many special gardens, like a rose garden with over 1,000 types of roses, and a forest with plants mentioned in old Tamil books.
There are also places to sit, walk, and even a theatre for shows.
The park is open every day from 6 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
Entry fees are ₹15 for adults and ₹5 for kids.
The park was inaugurated by the Chief Minister and will open to the public on December 1.
The Semmozhi Classical Language Park in Coimbatore, built at a cost of ₹208.50 crore, will open to the public on December 1.
Spread across 45 acres at the historic Jail Grounds in Gandhipuram, the park features themed gardens, an open-air theatre, and walking tracks.
Key attractions include a rose garden with over 1,000 varieties, a herbal garden, and a woodland zone with QR codes for learning about plants.
Entry fees are priced at ₹15 per adult, ₹5 for children below 10, and ₹100 per month for regular walking track users.
The park will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering a blend of cultural, educational, and recreational amenities.
- Who
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
- What
- Inauguration of Semmozhi Classical Language Park
- When
- November 25 (inauguration), December 1 (opening to public)
- Where
- Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To celebrate Tamil’s classical linguistic heritage and offer modern amenities
- Location
- Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Cost
- ₹208.50 crore
- Area
- 45 acres
- Inauguration Date
- November 25
- Opening Date
- December 1 (Thursday)
- Entry Fees
- ₹15 (adults), ₹5 (children below 10), ₹100 (monthly walking track pass)
- Photography Charges
- ₹25 (still cameras), ₹50 (video cameras), ₹25,000 (film photography), ₹2,000 (short-film/special shoots)
- Operating Hours
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily