Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Thane’s Grand Central Park Attracts 12,457 Students in 2 Years
Grand Central Park in Thane is a big, beautiful park that opened in 2024.
It has many different kinds of plants and more than 100 types of birds.
Schools bring their students to visit the park to learn about nature.
In just two years, over 12,000 students from 185 schools have visited.
The park has special gardens from different places like Kashmir, China, and Japan.
It's a fun place for kids and adults, with rules to keep everyone safe.
Entry is free for children under 15, and adults pay a small fee.
Grand Central Park in Kolshet, Thane, was constructed in 2024 on 20.5 acres of land.
The park has attracted 12,457 students from 185 schools in two years, with 8,327 students visiting in 2024 and 4,130 in 2025.
Key attractions include Kashmir's Mughal Garden, a Chinese-themed garden, a Japanese park, and over 100 species of birds and butterflies.
The park features 3,500 types of flowering and fruit plants and various bird species like myna, bulbul, sunbird, and parrot.
Thane Municipal Corporation provides free entry for children below 15 years, with fees for adults and senior citizens, and enforces strict safety rules for educational visits.
- Who
- Students from 185 schools, Thane Municipal Corporation
- What
- Grand Central Park in Kolshet, Thane
- When
- Constructed in 2024, visited by students in 2024 and 2025
- Where
- Kolshet, Thane, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Why
- To provide educational experiences about environment and biodiversity
- Location
- Kolshet, Thane
- Area
- 20.5 acres
- Year Constructed
- 2024
- Bird Species
- More than 100
- Plants
- 3,500 types of flowering and fruit plants
- School Visits
- 185 schools in 2 years
- Student Visits
- 12,457 students in 2 years
- Entry Fee (Adults)
- 20 rupees (30 on weekends/holidays)
- Entry Fee (Senior Citizens)
- 10 rupees daily
- Safety Rule
- 1 teacher per 5 students