Pirojpur Riverview Ecopark
| Pirojpur Riverview Ecopark | |
|---|---|
| Pirojpur DC Park | |
| Location | Namazpur, Pirojpur District Sadar |
| Area | 2.54 ha (6.3 acres) |
Pirojpur Riverview Ecopark (also known as Pirojpur DC Park[1]) is an ecopark located on the banks of the Baleshwar River in Pirojpur District, Bangladesh.[2][3] It was established in 2010.[4] In 2014, overall responsibility for the park was handed over to the Pirojpur District Commissioner's Office. In 2015, the Forest Department undertook a project to develop the park with funding from the Climate Change Trust Fund.[5]
Location
The ecopark is situated in Namazpur village, about 2.5 kilometers from the Pirojpur District headquarters.[1]
Description
The park was established on 2.54 hectares of land with funding from the Social Forestry Department.[4][1] In 2007, former Deputy Commissioner Monsur Raja Chowdhury initiated the establishment of the park.[1] The ecopark features artificial waterfalls and small man-made hills. A riverside road runs along the park, and there is a five-story watchtower. It also includes a lake with two wooden bridges over it. The park offers gardens, swings, and various recreational facilities.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Recreational Pirojpur DC Park". Jago News 24. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Annual Report 2018–19" (PDF). Bangladesh Forest Department. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Annual Report 2017–18" (PDF). Bangladesh Forest Department. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Ecopark". Bangladesh Forest Department. Forest Department. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Ongoing projects funded by the Climate Change Trust Fund". Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "DC Park". Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.