An Eco Park established at the horticulture farm in Kanyakumari district at an outlay of Rs 3.91 crore was inaugurated by chief minister Edappadi K Palanisami through video conference on Apr 6, 2018 . The park is located three kilometres ahead of Kanyakumari on National Highway No 47. Horticulture department officials said that the biodiversity and Eco Park was established on 15 acres, in accordance with the agreement signed on December 30, 2013. Foundation stone for the park was laid by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa and works commenced on May 28, 2014. Officials said that the park has been developed with a view to attract more tourists, maintain a balance eco system and help researchers and students academically. Some salient features of the park are a rock water falls, a typical bridge, an amphitheatre, palm court, flower garden, trellis, a bamboo garden, play area for children, lotus pond, gazebo and a hot and cold green house. The park also has a restaurant
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