Thane’s Iconic Urban Oasis Gains International Acclaim
Thane: NaMo Grand Central Park, the landmark urban greenspace in the heart of Thane, has been honoured with the prestigious DNA Paris Design Award 2025 in the category of Landscape Design – Park & Public Space, Educational, Community & Recreation Facilities.
Conceived as a transformative public space blending sustainability, design, and inclusive recreation, the 25-acre park has captured global attention for its innovative landscape architecture and people-centric approach. The award, announced in Paris, recognises outstanding design excellence across architecture, landscape, interior, and urban planning.
Developed by Kalpataru Limited and delivered under the vision of the Thane Municipal Corporation, the park features India’s largest skate park, a 3-acre artificial lake, fitness and leisure zones, amphitheatre, elevated bridges, and botanical trails that support over 3,500 trees, creating a vital oxygen zone for the city.
“We are deeply honoured to see NaMo Grand Central Park receive global recognition at the DNA Paris Design Awards,” said (Name of the spokesperson) Kalpataru Limited. “This award is a tribute to the vision of creating a world-class public park for the citizens of Thane. We thank our international collaborators, especially Landscape Architects 49 (L49), and the many urban designers, engineers, and planners who made this bold idea a reality. This is more than a park to us; it is a green legacy for generations.”
Designed by Landscape Architects 49 (L49), a globally acclaimed studio from Thailand, the park was selected by an international jury of leading architects and urban thinkers.
NaMo Grand Central Park has also been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2025, and will be presented at the global stage in Miami this November.
About the Park: The NaMo Grand Central Park is designed to be a world-class urban park divided into three major sections: Play Zone, Sports Arena, and Theme Gardens. The iconic ‘X’ bridge, captivating four themed gardens inspired by Moroccan, Chinese, Japanese, and Mughal designs, iconic structures, fitness stations, walking and cycling paths, meditation areas, and green spaces promoting a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. The 25 acre(101171 square meters) Park contributes significantly to improving the air quality of the with an estimation of producing 8,84,000 pounds of oxygen in a year.
The amenities at the NaMo Grand Central Park include:
· Fitness/Sports Zone – Skate Park, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, Fitness Station, Futsal court, Adventure Zone and Climbing Area
· Play Zone – Zip Line, Fitness Station, Adventure Play Area, Maze, Splash pad, TOT LOT, Tree House, Embankment slide, and Victory Hill
· Lake Zone – Iconic X-Bridge, 400 capacity Amphitheatre, 750 m Long promenade & Viewing Deck
· Feature seating area – Convergence Ring, Flora Trellis, Observation Deck, Canopy Deck and 4 Themed Gardens
· Eating Zone – Family restaurant, Café, Restrooms and Water Fountains
· Golf cart for elderly and specially-abled people
