It is about 2 km away from Chinnakada - The city centre of 'Cashew Capital of the World'.

It is one of the main centres of recreational activities in Kollam city.

[1] The park is owned by Kollam Municipal Corporation and is operated by Rural Tourism Development Company (RUTODEC), a private firm, on contract for a period of five years for maintenance.

[3] Mahatma Gandhi Park was opened on 1 January 1967 by the then Vice President of India, Zakir Hussein.

Later in 2010, Kollam Municipal Corporation has allotted money for the renovation of the park and the renovated park was inaugurated by Mrs. Prasanna Earnest, the then Mayor of Kollam, marks the Golden jubilee of MG Beach park at Kollam.