Jheel Park
Hill Park
Zamzama Park
Nisar Shaheed Park
Hilal Park
Bin Qasim Park
Khalid Shaheed Park
Polo Ground
Did you know? Just a 30-minute walk every day can boost your muscle power and endurance while cutting down the excess body fat. And, what would be a better way to relax, unwind and maintain your exercise routine while enjoying greenery and nature?
Well, if you live in Karachi, you’re in luck. The city has got so many public parks with delightful horticulture features. Moreover, some of these places are very well-maintained and known for having the best jogging and walking tracks in Karachi. So, let’s learn more about them.
Best Public Parks with Walking Tracks in Karachi
The places we are about to list below are mostly located in PECHS, DHA and Clifton, Karachi. Now, without any further ado, let’s get the ball rolling!
Jheel Park
Jheel Park, also known as Society Jheel Park, is a public park constructed on 25 acres. It is also one of the oldest public parks in Karachi, situated in the area of PECHS near Tariq Road. It is known as Jheel Park because it is located at a site of a former lake, a ‘jheel’ in Urdu.
This park was renovated in 2008 and captivating horticulture features were added to it. Jheel Park has proper lighting arrangements to facilitate people visiting the park at night. It’s a great place to walk, jog or just take in some fresh air.
Timings: 7 am till 10.30 pm daily
Location: Near Liberty Signal, Allama Iqbal Road, Off Tariq Road, Block 6, PECHS
Entry Ticket: PKR 20 for Adults and PKR 10 for Children
Hill Park
Covering an area of 62 acres, Hill Park is known as one of the biggest parks in the city. It offers a tranquil environment to the visitors and has one of the largest walking tracks in Karachi. It is also an iconic urban green space in the metropolis that offers jogging, walking tracks and plenty of other recreational activities.
As the name suggests, Hill Park is located on a hilltop, allowing people to enjoy the panoramic views of the city skyline. It is a delightful place that features trees, benches, tuck shops, and a pond with ducks and swans, which is also one of the park’s main attractions. Hill Park also hosts Fun City amusement park, which is counted among the best theme parks in Karachi.
Timings: 9 am till midnight every day
Location: Near Umer Sharif Underpass, Off Shaheed-i-Millat Road, PECHS Block 6
Ticket Price: PKR 20 per person and PKR 50 for vehicle parking
Zamzama Park
Zamzama Park is located near the Zamzama commercial area, which is one of the best commercial areas in DHA Karachi. This park covers 26 acres of land and has a walking track over 1000 metres long, probably one of the longest walking tracks in Karachi. Located in an upscale locale, Zamzama Park attracts visitors from all around Karachi.
Fitness freaks living in the nearby areas visit this park on a regular basis for walking, jogging and other exercises. The park offers a delightful natural environment, which serves as a perfect spot for family outings, especially over the weekend. Upon your visit to this delightful public place, you can also walk around and explore Zamzama Commercial Area, which is home to one of Karachi’s most popular shopping destinations.
Timings: 6 am till 9 am and 4 pm till 10.30 pm every day
Location: Zamzama Commercial Area, Near Imtiaz Mega Departmental Store, DHA Karachi Phase V
Ticket Price: No entry fee
Nisar Shaheed Park
Nisar Shaheed Park is one of the largest public parks in Karachi. It is located in DHA Phase 4, Karachi. With a trail stretching to 1000 metres, Nisar Shaheed Park is also popular for having one of the longest walking and jogging tracks in Karachi. Due to its conveniently accessible location, it has become an ultimate leisure spot, especially for both the residents of DHA and outsiders.
The park remains crowded during the evening hours, mostly on weekends. Just as you enter this park, you will be greeted by a beautiful fountain. Nisar Shaheed Park also provides facilities like swings for children, and tuck shops right at the entrance. Moreover, the urban open space also shares boundaries with Chunky Monkey, one of the kids’ favourite places in Karachi.
Timings: 6 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 10.30 pm every day
Location: Off 11th Commercial Street, Near Ibrahim Masjid and DHA Phase 4 Commercial Area
Ticket Price: PKR 20 per person and PKR 30 for car parking
Hilal Park
Hilal Park is more like a small green sanctuary found in the locality of Phase 6 DHA Karachi. It is a very well-maintained place having a jogging/walking route that is more than half a kilometre long. The park is also known for its extraordinary horticulture features and has a wide collection of different types of flowers and plants. Offering the very best of nature and a breath of fresh air away from the hustle and bustle of main roads, many people find it an extremely desirable place to unwind.
Facilities in Hill Park include public toilets, a drinking water dispenser and an entrance to a masjid located right adjacent to the walking track. Since this urban green space is situated on uneven land, there are some hilly formations right in the middle of the park, some of which also have benches. You can climb one of them to enjoy views of the park from above. All these features make it one of the most scenic public parks in Karachi. On top of that, the park also hosts a flower exhibition in the spring season each year.
Timings: 5 am till 11 pm (Sat to Thurs), 5 am till 8 am and 4 till 11 pm on Fridays
Location: Right next to Masjid-e-Hilal, Main Khayaban-e-Hilal, DHA Phase 6 Karachi
Ticket Price: No Entry Fee
Bin Qasim Park
Bin Qasim Park, also known as Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, is one of the most beautiful seaside gardens in the megacity. Covering an area of 130 acres, it is known to be the largest public park in Karachi. Bin Qasim Park is situated near Clifton beach, aka Sea View Beach. Upon your visit to Bin Qasim Park, you can easily follow your fitness regime and take advantage of one of the longest jogging tracks in Karachi.
This park was actually constructed in the late 2000s and was renovated and re-inaugurated more than two years ago by then Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. With spectacular lighting arrangements, Bin Qasim Park comes to life at night. Touring this well-maintained and family-friendly seaside park is one of the best things to do in Karachi with kids.
Timings: 7 am to 9 pm, seven days a week
Location: Main Sea View Road, Near Dolmen Mall Clifton
Ticket Price: PKR 20 for Adults and PKR 10 for Children
Khalid Shaheed Park (aka Creek Park)
Let’s take a look at another noteworthy recreation spot located along the coast. Khalid Shaheed Park, also known as Creek Park, is an extremely beautiful public park in Karachi. Located on Zulfiqar Street in DHA Phase 8, this place is found right next to the Savors Restaurant, which is a place famous for its food and boating facilities. The place is also a short drive away from Karachi’s very famous Do Darya restaurants.
Offering a jogging/walking track by the sea, it turns out to be an ideal place for fitness freaks to visit. Children also love visiting this because of the availability of a children’s play area with slides, swings and seesaws. Owing to its unique location in an upscale and serene locality, Khalid Shaheed Park is also crowded mostly during the weekend with people coming in from all over the city.
Timings: 6 am till 9 am and 3 pm till 11 pm every day
Location: Adjacent to Savors Boating Restaurant, Zulfiqar Street 1, DHA Phase 8 Karachi
Ticket Price: PKR 20 for Adults and PKR 10 for Children
Polo Ground (aka Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam)
Polo Ground, which is now also known as Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam, is another historic park in the city. With the recent upgrades, it has been converted into one of the most delightful outdoor attractions in the city. The green space spans around 20 acres and is dotted with shaded seating arrangements, tall light poles, amazing horticulture features, and over 2-km-long jogging and walking tracks, among other recreational features.
The unique location of Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam puts it just a short distance away from II Chundrigar Road, the city’s most popular business district located in Saddar Town. Upon your visit to the park, you would be delighted by the beautiful views of the skyline of Karachi because the park is surrounded by mid-rise and high-rise buildings, including the very famous PC Hotel.
Timings: 9 am till 11 pm
Location: Near PIDC and PC Hotel, Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Rd, Civil Lines, Saddar Town
Ticket Price: No Entry Fee
So, have you visited any of the aforementioned walking or jogging tracks in Karachi? If yes, then let us know about your experience by emailing us at blog@zameen.com. The information you provide may help us improve this piece.
Moreover, while following your exercise routine, you should keep yourself energised and hydrated. There are plenty of juice bars in Karachi that serve you healthy and flavourful blends freshly extracted from seasonal fruits. Enjoying gulps of refreshing beverages is a perfect way to reward yourself amid a tough fitness regime, isn’t it?
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