Changampuzha Park

The foundation for the park was laid in 1977 by the then Chief Minister C. Achutha Menon on land acquired by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) as a memorial for the poet who belonged to Edappally. Long ago, the place where the park stands today used to be a pond called Polakulam, says K. Balachandran, former Mayor and chairperson of GCDA, and the man behind what Changampuzha Park is today. It was one among the many ponds in the area. Post-1996, the Changampuzha Memorial Cultural Centre embarked on its journey to Changampuzha Park under the aegis of the Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram. It was in 2002-03 that the park came to be.
Changampuzha Park has over the years emerged as one of the most vibrant cultural hubs within the Greater Cochin area. The beautifully laid-out Changampuzha park is popular among children, elderly persons and others. It serves as an ideal venue for several art and cultural programmes of importance.

An average of 300 engagements of assorted nature- Kathakali, Dance and music recitals, dramas, award presentations, memorial meetings etc. make Changampuzha Park busy round the year. Meetings of poets (Kavya Mula), monthly discussion on literary works (Pusthaka Vicharam), Aksharaslokasadas, Mazhavillu for kids are regular engagements there.
No rental is charged from any of the parties either for the stages ( One open air and the other with roof), lighting arrangements, or sound systems. Changampuzha Park even allows free use of its 700 odd chairs and other facilities including generators.
These impeccable facilities available to conduct programmes even in foul weather and an assured receptive audience always make Changampuzha Park now the preferred destination of art lovers and event managers far and wide.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Railway Station, about 6 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 23 km
Google map coordinates: 2882+HR Kochi, Kerala