Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park is an urban park in the heart of Visakhapatnam, with gardens, pathways and a musical fountain among its attractions. Also called City Central Park and VUDA City Central Park, it offers a green-space stop in the city centre. From a three-star hotel in Visakhapatnam, it’s about a 19-minute walk.
- Location: the heart of Visakhapatnam.
- Park size: official district pages give differing figures of 20 and 22 acres.
- Features: gardens, pathways, play areas, a bicycle track and a musical fountain.
- Access details: check the official site before you go.
Where Central Park is
Central Park sits in Visakhapatnam’s urban core and is also known as City Central Park and VUDA City Central Park. The Visakhapatnam District website calls it an urban park in the heart of the city. A Dwaraka bus stand city bus stop is about 200 metres northeast of the park, according to a map reference.
The park covers 20 to 22 acres, according to differing district government figures. It was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Central Park’s city-centre setting makes it a useful point of reference when planning how to get around Visakhapatnam city centre.
Planning time in the park
Plan around the park’s gardens, paths and activity areas; its features support a mix of strolling and family activities. The district’s engineering-tourism page identifies a musical fountain, Central Plaza, fountain, amusement water park, topiary and bonsai garden, yoga hall, food court, rose garden, event lawn and amphitheatre.
The same page names a children’s play area, entrance plaza and administration building, pathways, an external jogging track and a bicycle track. The park has Andhra Pradesh’s first musical fountain, which the district describes as a major city tourist attraction.
With several landscaped and activity areas, you can make the park itself the focus of an outing rather than treating it only as a quick stop.
Opening and access details to verify
Check current access arrangements before setting out, since opening hours and entry details can change. The City Central Park project is part of VMRDA’s engineering-tourism works and had a listed project cost of ₹35 crore. A map reference places the park at latitude 17.7218° and longitude 83.30573°.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
For current opening information and any access requirements, check the official site before you go.
Nearby places to add to the outing
A Dwaraka bus stand city bus stop is about 200 metres northeast of Central Park. If you want to add another green space to your plans, consider which nearby Visakhapatnam park to visit next.
FAQs
What is another name for Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park?
It is also known as City Central Park and VUDA City Central Park.
How large is Central Park?
District government pages give figures ranging from 20 to 22 acres.
What can you find at the park?
Features include gardens, pathways, a children’s play area, a bicycle track, a food court and a musical fountain.