Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad

The Park is one of Pakistan’s largest public parks, spread across about 750 acres. Named after Fatima Jinnah, it serves as both a public recreation area and a civic landmark. The park was first conceptualized with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, with later design revisions by Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada.

Its layout includes open lawns, walking tracks, play areas, sports spaces, and natural sections. Deeper areas support birds, small mammals, and wild boars, adding an ecological role to the park. The design is broad and open rather than ornamental, with long paths, shaded areas, and wide views that make it suitable for walking, cycling, photography, and family outings.

The park has also seen modern upgrades. Solar panels help power its lighting, sprinklers, and official buildings, while native tree planting has improved its green cover. Security cameras monitor key areas, and open spaces are used by aero-modeling enthusiasts. Indoor entertainment, dining, and sports facilities add to its recreational role.