PanAsiaBiz Editorial | Ahmedabad | July 26, 2025 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated the newly redeveloped Bal Vatika children’s park at Ahmedabad’s iconic Kankaria Lakefront, unveiling a ₹22 crore transformation focused on immersive learning and entertainment for families and school groups.
The upgraded Bal Vatika features a state-of-the-art flying theatre, a lifelike dinosaur park, an interactive wax museum, virtual reality zones, and a fully equipped snow park — making it one of western India’s most diverse urban recreational spaces for children.
“This reimagined Bal Vatika is more than a park — it’s a place where education meets play, and science sparks imagination,” CM Patel said during the inauguration ceremony.
Designed to foster all-round development, the park blends experiential learning with modern infrastructure, aligning with Gujarat’s larger push to promote family-friendly urban amenities and tourism.
PHOTO | Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) inaugurated the extensively upgraded Bal Vatika at Ahmedabad's Kankaria Lakefront — a modern children's park developed at a cost of Rs 22 crore. Featuring attractions like a flying theatre, dinosaur park, wax museum,… pic.twitter.com/x8XhoyQ08t
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Officials emphasized that the redevelopment not only enhances visitor engagement but also integrates environmentally conscious materials and smart management systems to maintain sustainability.
What It Means for Families
The new Bal Vatika is expected to become a magnet for school field trips, holiday visits, and tourism, offering an engaging mix of education and fun.
With interactive installations spanning science, nature, and art, the park aims to nurture curiosity among children while providing a safe, tech-enabled space for exploration.