Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Mumbai to Transform Racecourse into Green Space Like Central Park
Mumbai is turning part of its racecourse into a big park, like New York's Central Park.
The city's government will make it a relaxing place with paths and places to sit.
The city government and the racecourse club agreed to this.
They won't build anything on the land; instead, they will make it a green space for people.
The new park will link to another large open area through an underground tunnel.
This will give people a big area to enjoy.
The racecourse has been around for a long time, but now the city is deciding how to use the land.
Mumbai plans to convert 120 acres of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse into a green space.
The project aims to create a park similar to New York's Central Park.
BMC signed a lease agreement with RWITC in July 2024, giving BMC control of 120 acres.
The park will include pathways, walkways, and sitting areas.
The new park will connect to another open space via an underground tunnel.
- Who
- BMC and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
- What
- Plan to transform 120 acres of Mahalaxmi Racecourse into a green open space.
- When
- Announcement made after BMC signed lease agreement in July 2024.
- Where
- Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai
- Why
- To provide a green space for citizens.
- Project
- Mahalaxmi Racecourse transformation into green space
- Location
- Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai
- Total Area
- 120 acres
- Current Status
- BMC control over 120 acres
- Planned Features
- Pathways, walkways, sitting areas
- Partners
- BMC and RWITC