Bal Bhavan, Rajkot, Rajkot Overview

Racecourse ground in Rajkot covers an area of 15,000 sq. yard and is house to many fun frolic and happening places, major among them being Bal Bhavan. As the name suggests, it mainly attracts children of all age groups. Initially built as a horse racing ground, Racecourse eventually converted into park and playgrounds exhibiting various sports grounds and activity rooms for children and elders.

Bal Bhavan is the centre to many engaging activities for children ranging from swings and rides to personality development activities like painting, swimming etc. Many experienced trainers take regular classes of sports, karate, swimming etc. which are open for both children and elders. The place is easily accessible for morning walkers during 6:00 A.M.- 8:00 A.M. providing them with a peaceful and relaxing experience, away from the hustle of the city. Best time to visit lies during the months of June-October when Rajkot receives rainfall and the climate remains mainly mild and humid, giving the place all new vibes of calmness and greenery.

Timings, Entry Fee and Additional Costs

Timings: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M (All days)
Entry Fee: INR 5
Bal Bhavan has a variety of rides and electronic toys for children whose tickets costs between the range of INR 10-INR 30.

Activities in Bal Bhavan

Bal Bhavan has something in store for all aged children. On the one hand, it is popular among the younger children for its engaging and entertaining slides, swings, rides, toy trains and swimming pool giving them a fun world of themselves. While on the other hand, for older children, it has huge open grounds to play games like cricket. It also has indoor stadium for soccer and hockey.

Apart from fun activities, Bal Bhavan also acts as a centre for creative and extracurricular development of children. It hosts many fun fairs comprising several competitions in the field of sports and drawing. There are also regular camps and classes ongoing in Bal Bhavan like swimming, music, painting, Judo and Karate, dancing, sports etc. Bal Bhavan also has a children’s library in order to promote reading and analytical skills among them.

Major Attractions Nearby

Bal Bhavan is situated inside the premises of Racecourse which wholly consists of many other attractions such as Fun World, a theme-based amusement park and Children’s Traffic Park. One can enjoy the sunset while taking a stroll around the extravagant and huge green surroundings of the racecourse. The various facilities provided by the place makes it an ideal hangout place for all groups of people.
Vigyan-Vatika has been established in the premises to develop scientific knowledge among children through activities like primary experimentation, sky watch, solar experiments etc.
The racecourse is also famous among the fitness lovers for its 5 Km walking track and regular meditation, yoga and swimming classes being held here. One can also savour mouth-watering food from nearby food stalls and eating spots. They provide a large variety of Gujarati cuisine and other dishes. There are also some shopping outlets present near the racecourse that one can visit.
Lok Mela, a funfair, organised by Municipal Corporation on the occasion of Janmashtami, a Hindu festival, is one of the major attractions of the place attracting many visitors.

Additional tips

1.     Cameras are allowed inside the premises.
2.     Vehicles are not allowed inside Bal Bhavan.
3.     Littering the spaces of Bal Bhavan is restricted.

How To Reach Bal Bhavan

Bal Bhavan lies in the very heart of the city of Rajkot. Rajkot airport is situated at a distance of 1.2 Kms and it takes approx 5 minutes to reach here via Airport main road. Similarly, Rajkot Junction, railway station also lies in the periphery of 3.3 Kms. It takes 8 minutes to reach Bal Bhavan via Racecourse road.

Bal Bhavan is well connected by all the means of public transport. One can hail local buses, taxis and autos from any part of the city to Race Course grounds. There are several cabs renting facilities operating in the city which provide hassle-free services to the tourists unknown to city routes. There is good parking facility available outside Racecourse grounds for the visitors travelling in private vehicles.

Full Address: Children’s Dream Lands, Nehru Udyan, Race Course, Sadar, Rajkot
Contact Details: ‎+91 7801818813