Jog and listen to nature's playlist at this park in Panjim's Altinho

Katia Goes

GREEN OASIS

Inaugurated on January 26, 2002, the Jogger's Park at Altinho, in Panjim, is the perfect escape into nature's ever-loving arms.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

STAY FIT

As the name suggests, Jogger's Park has a 528-metre jogging track and a 555-metre walking track.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

COOL CANOPY

Although the canopy of trees in the park provides a cool atmosphere, the warmth and connection of being surrounded by nature lingers on. This is a delightful paradox one can experience here.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

BUILDING BONDS

Like nature's connection with humans, parents too find the time to connect with their little ones at the park in the evenings.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

IN NATURE'S CARE

As for the kids, they take advantage of the play set and cheer in merriment as the swing takes them higher with every push.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

PLANT NURSERY

Additionally, the park also has the 'Campa Nursery' with roughly 10,000 seedlings.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

SIGNS SPEAK

Reading the signages is always a good habit. And, these signs request visitors not to pollute the park premises and carry any food stuff. It prohibits pets and also cyclists.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

PURE BLISS

The next time you are in Altinho, Panjim, ditch those earphones and tune into the symphony of the crickets as they sing in unison while the branches of the trees sway to their melody.

Goa| Joggers Park| Altinho| Nature | Photo: Katia Goes

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