It is the third largest open space in Kolkata Metropolitan Area after the Maidan and Eco Park.

Central Park metro station and depot of Green Line are located here.

The lake serves as a haven for water birds like lesser whistling duck, common moorhen, white-breasted waterhen, rufous treepie, cattle egret, cormorants and other species.

The park has a very beautiful rose garden (near Gate No.1, opposite of Bikash Bhawan).

The butterfly garden can be easily reached after entering the park from Gate No.1 and then taking a right from the main walking track.