Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the Company Raj) is a public park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj. It was renamed by the Uttar Pradesh Government after revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here during the Indian independence movement in 1931.

Not to be confused with Alfred National Park, a park in Australia.
For the Australian cricketer, see Alfred Park (cricketer).

Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP)
TypePublic park
LocationGeorgetown in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates25°27′14″N 81°50′53″E
Area133 acres (54 ha)
Established1870
Operated byGovernment of Uttar Pradesh
StatusOpen all year
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