Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated a new park name after M Karunanidhi, Kalignar Centenary Park, on Cathedral Road on Monday( 7 October) and honoured the architects of some of the salient features of the park like the horticultural museum, Arctic hut, glass house, ornamental arch, green cave, aviary and musical fountain.

• Situated on 6.09 acres of land, which was retrieved by the government after a protracted legal battle, the new park’s horticultural museum has been set up at a cost of Rs 46 crore.
• The Chief Minister had announced the setting up of the park of international standards on February 27, kick starting the work.
• The park is equipped with its sprawling greenery with rare varieties of plants, a 500 metre zip line, art gallery, 120 feet long snow path, 2600 square feet Arctic hut, a glass house in 1000 square feet space with an elevation of 16 metres, aviary with exotic birds, traditional vegetable garden is open for the public.