As Bengaluru continues to grow, accessible green spaces are becoming increasingly important to everyday urban life. The Panathur Tree Park brings a large new recreational and ecological space to east Bengaluru, with an existing 45-acre section and plans to extend the park across the full 145-acre Forest Department landholding.
Developed through the Urban Forest Scheme, the project combines tree conservation with public amenities. The proposed expansion could create a much larger green zone for residents while strengthening environmental protection and outdoor recreation in the locality.
The current 45-acre park was developed through the Forest Department's Urban Forest Scheme with CSR support from Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. and collaboration with the NGO SayTrees.
The development has received Rs 4.5 crore in CSR funding. The state Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister have also announced departmental support for extending the developed area by another 100 acres.
The developed section combines natural surroundings with facilities designed for regular public use:
An additional Rs 1 crore in CSR contribution has been proposed for constructing a compound wall around the remaining 100 acres.
If the proposed expansion is completed, the entire 145-acre Forest Department holding could function as one extensive tree park. The planned scale would place it at about half the size of Cubbon Park.
The project also forms part of a wider state plan to establish four more large green spaces in Bengaluru alongside Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. The broader objective is to increase urban green cover, conserve the environment and create healthier recreational spaces.
Panathur's transformation adds a substantial public green space to an urban area experiencing development. The existing facilities make the 45-acre section useful for recreation today, while the proposed 100-acre addition could significantly increase its environmental and community value. With four more large parks also planned across Bengaluru, the city is moving towards a broader network of accessible green spaces. The long-term impact of Panathur Tree Park will depend on the timely completion, protection and maintenance of its expanded area.
1. What is Panathur Tree Park?
Panathur Tree Park is an urban green space developed on Forest Department land in Panathur village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru. Its developed section currently covers 45 acres.
2. How large could Panathur Tree Park become?
Panathur Tree Park could cover 145 acres if the proposed 100-acre expansion is completed alongside the existing 45-acre section.
3. What facilities are available at Panathur Tree Park?
Panathur Tree Park includes a 2 km nature trail, open gym, children's play area, toilets, parking, resting structures and an amphitheatre.
4. Who developed Panathur Tree Park?
Panathur Tree Park was developed under the Forest Department's Urban Forest Scheme with CSR support from Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. and collaboration with SayTrees.
5. Why is Panathur Tree Park important for Bengaluru?
Panathur Tree Park adds green cover and recreational space to east Bengaluru while supporting tree, plant, animal and bird conservation.
6. What is planned for the remaining 100 acres?
The remaining 100 acres are planned for inclusion in the larger tree park, with Rs 1 crore in additional CSR contribution proposed for a compound wall.
