Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park Visakhapatnam is an urban park in Dwaraka Nagar, with landscaped grounds and attractions including a musical fountain. It covers 22 acres and is about a 14-minute walk from a three-star hotel in Visakhapatnam, making it a nearby stop for a short city outing.
- Location: RTC Complex Road, Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam
- Park size: 22 acres
- Attractions: musical fountain, bonsai garden and children's play area
- Hours and entry: Open daily
Where the park sits in central Visakhapatnam
Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park, also known as VMRDA City Central Park, sits in Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam. Its address is RTC Complex Road, Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530004.
The park spans 22 acres (8.9 hectares), giving it room for planted grounds and visitor attractions within the city. It was inaugurated on 15 September 2016 by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) operates and maintains it.
What to check before your visit
Check the park’s hours and entry arrangements before you go, because visitor listings give conflicting details. Check the official site before you go; the park is operated by VMRDA.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Entry prices also vary across visitor reports: one listing gives an approximate fee of ₹30, while other reports mention ₹40 for an adult and ₹30 for a child.
The park’s attractions include a musical fountain, a bonsai garden and a children’s play area. A directory reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, but does not describe accessible routes or facilities inside the grounds.
How do you get from the hotel to Central Park?
From Diamonds Pearl, the park is about a 14-minute walk or a 6-minute drive.
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation lists a city bus from D.B.S. Complex to Vuda Park every hour, with the last bus at 8:15 p.m.; that listing does not establish that the route serves Central Park. For an outing using more than one stop, an itinerary for one day in central Visakhapatnam can help you plan the order.
What can you pair with a Central Park visit?
Central Park works as a city-centre stop within a broader Visakhapatnam plan. The district tourism page highlights the city’s beaches and names Yarada Beach among its notable coastal destinations, so you could arrange a park visit alongside time by the sea if your schedule allows.
If you want another green-space stop, this guide to Mudasarlova Park covers a second park in Visakhapatnam. Keep the day’s timing flexible until you have confirmed Central Park’s opening schedule.
FAQs
What is another name for Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park?
It is also called VMRDA City Central Park.
Who maintains Central Park?
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) operates and maintains the park.
What attractions are inside the park?
Listings mention a musical fountain, a bonsai garden and a children’s play area.
Is the park wheelchair accessible?
A visitor directory reports an accessible entrance and parking. It does not specify accessible routes or facilities inside the park.