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(Redirected from Racecourse Park) Park in Lahore, Pakistan
Jilani Park
جیلانی پارک
ریس کورس پارک
Race Course Park
جیلانی پارک
ریس کورس پارک
TypeUrban park
LocationLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31°32′28″N 74°20′17″E / 31.54111°N 74.33806°E / 31.54111; 74.33806
Area88 acres (0.36 km)
CreatedOctober 3, 1985 (1985-10-03)
FounderGovernor Ghulam Jilani Khan
Administered byParks and Horticulture Authority
StatusOpen

Jilani Park (formerly known as Race Course Park) is located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated on the Jail Road in front of the Services Hospital. It is known for its floral exhibitions and artificial waterfall and also for holding various annual festivals. Annual horse racing competitions are held in this park. There is also a famous restaurant inside the park called 'Polo Lounge'. It is named after Ghulam Jilani Khan.

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References

  1. "Selfie point at Racecourse Park". Dawn. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  2. "First bonsai garden featuring dwarfed trees opens at Jilani Park". Dawn. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  3. "Spring floral exhibition opens at Jilani Park". The News International. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  4. "Chrysanthemum show featuring a thousand-bloom mum returns for Lahorites today". Pakistan Today. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. "Gul-e-Daudi exhibition kicks off at Jilani Park". The Nation. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  6. "Lahore Lahore Aey' festival extended". The News International. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  7. "Winter family festival begins". Dawn. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  8. "Spring floral extravaganza blossoms at Jilani Park, Lahore". The Nation. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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