The beautiful capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, is home to popular natural attractions, from beautiful yet complex Margalla hills trails to monuments, historical places, parks, and recreational spots.
Islamabad is known for its peaceful atmosphere and parks where you can feel close to nature. Given below are some of the best parks in Islamabad.
Shakarparian National Park
Shakarparian National Park flaunts its scenic views. Located amongst the beautiful shakarparian hills, the park is the oldest tourist attraction in Islamabad. The park is home to popular star and crescent monuments and many refreshments spots. The place has benches where you can sit and grasp the beautiful nature from the heights.
Shakarparian park holds importance for its location. You can visit the famous Pakistan Monument and Lok Virsa as they are close to the park. Moreover, its big, terraced gardens at the height of 609 meters offer views of the whole capital surrounded by trees. The gleaming bulb of Islamabad at night from shakarparian hills presents a beautiful view.
For refreshments, people can also visit the 1969 café and Yogi Haus restaurant close by. There are also highly maintained jogging tracks and walkways for people to make their evening beautiful. You can also reach shakarparian through Margalla hills trail 2. The park also has some historical background as old Gakhars tribe leaders inhabited it before partition.
Lake View Park
The most famous park in Islamabad, lying in the heart of the capital, Lake View Park, offers the serenity of Rawal dam, one of the country’s largest dams. It is not just an ordinary park; a lake view park can be referred to as an amusement park, wildlife park, and adventure park all at once.
The park has a mini amusement park, F1 Traxx, where people of all ages can enjoy thrilling rides. Its vast collection of birds in the biggest birdcage has many kinds of birds. The most fun part of which the park is loved is Rawal Dam. You can enjoy boating as well as grasp the beautiful and serene environment.
Lake View Park can also be your picnic spot with friends and families. Also, enjoy the rides in the park if you love adventure. The park is usually crowded during the festivals like Eid or holidays. There are also small eating cafes in the park for refreshments.
Fatima Jinnah Park
F9 Park in Islamabad is carpeted over the area of the whole F9 sector, harboring separate designated areas for jogging and running, children, toddlers, an open-air gym, and much more.
It is one of the famous parks in Islamabad, spreading over an area of 750 acres. Inaugurated in 1992 and designed by Michael Japero, it is known for its recreational activities.
The park is a favorite among children for its extensive range of activities for children including swings, mazes, and many others. The megazone complex has a sports zone, swimming pool, table tennis, snooker tables, arcade games, bowling, and laser tag games.
The park also has Mcdonald’s for refreshments. F9 Park is also the venue of many national festivals. You can visit the park if you simply want to have a stroll or if your children want to play. Moreover, you can visit the park to have a workout or play football or cricket with your friends in the evening. The place has a separate place for toddlers as well.
Rose And Jasmine Garden
Rose and jasmine garden is another public park in Islamabad with its vast grounds and a wide variety of flowers. The park has lots of roses and jasmine grew, which enhances its beauty of it. You can jog on the long tracks in the morning as well as in the evening.
The park is situated near the sports complex on Kashmir Highway. Hence it is easily accessible for everyone to plan their picnic on weekends. If you want to visit a calm and serene environment to feel nature and clear your mind, rose and jasmine park should be your choice.
The park runs under the capital development authority Islamabad. The facilities are benches in beautiful greenery and trees, a walking and running track, a cafeteria, and a cycling track. The park also hosts occasional flower exhibitions and shows.
F1 Traxx Islamabad
F1 Traxx is in Lake View Park and is considered among the best amusement parks in Islamabad. It is a separate designated area within Lake View Park that hosts many adventurous rides. You can enjoy go-kart, motion rides, quad bikes, Ferris wheel, and many other fun rides to explore.
Get an entry ticket and enjoy yourselves with many thrilling and adventurous rides. The park also has a cafeteria for refreshments. It is usually crowded with young people enjoying different rides. There are also separate tickets for every ride.
