It is believed that the name "Borivali" comes from the existence of many bushes of a sweet fruit called "borr (Marathi) meaning "berries" in English.

The existence of the ancient temple of Lord Ganesha "Shree Svayambhu Ganpati Devalaya" in Vazira Naka area.

The pre-historic era's "Mandpeshwar" (“An 8th Century remains of a beautiful Edifice structure, Mandapeshwar caves is a rock cut architecture and a Hindu shrine of lord Shiva located near Borivali IC Colony, at walking distance from Dahisar Railway Station”) and "Kanheri caves" stand testament to the rich history of this place.

One of the many gardens that Borivali boasts of is the Veer Savarkar Udyan on Lokmanya Tilak Road and Rivali Park.

[citation needed] In 2009, Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai Joggers' Park was inaugurated on Link Road adjacent to the Eskay Resort.

[2] The plot measures around 4 acres, has a jogging track surrounding a body of water where boating facilities have been started and features slabs with information on various freedom fighters scripted on them, besides seating areas for senior citizens.

Espee Square is an upcoming Business Center on Dattapada Road, Connected to Western Express Highway at Borivali east.

[citation needed] Road Ways: Autorickshaws, taxis, BEST buses and trains are the public modes of transport available in and to Borivali.