Kamala Nehru Park is part of the Hanging Gardens complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra,

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covering an area of approximate 16,000 sq.mt. (4 acres) Located at the top of

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, it is developed and maintained by the Hydraulic Engineer's Department of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. One of Mumbai's premier gardens it is popular with young children and tourists. The garden has views of the Marine drive below - also known as Queen's necklace. The shoe structure is inspired by the

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''. Soli Arceivala, Former BMC Environment Officer,

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Vice Principal Of 15 Years, NEERI Director had designed Old Woman's Shoe at Kamala Nehru Park.

Renovation

In 2017 and 2018, the park was rejuvenated and opened for public on 22 February 2018 by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Continuing the theme of 'Nursery Rhymes' the park now has additional spaces designed on various other nursery rhymes in Marathi, Hindi and English. File:Boot house in Kamala Nehru park.jpg, Old Woman's Shoe in 2000

References

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