A sprawling expanse right at the edge of the Arabian Sea, the Harish Mahendra Park has open-air play options that are suited for children of different age groups. Designed for children with aesthetics and the environment in mind, you can’t help admiring every element that has been inserted in this play space. This is one space that makes you feel pleased that you got your kids here.

Throughout the year except the monsoon. Ideal before the sunsets because the sea face is beautiful. Just outside the park are stalls that serve chaat, giant-sized grilled sandwiches, swirl out crisp dosas and serve up bottled drinks. The channa-sing wallah is there, along with a roasted-corn selling vendor.

There are no restroom facilities in the park. But there is a pay-and-use public lavatory that is sort-of okay if it’s the last resort.

Age group: 0 to 10 years

Entry fee: Rs.5

Instruction: Pets, alcohol and outside food is not allowed in the park.