B     r     y     a     n     t         P     a     r     k

The park is situated in the heart of the town, on eastern side of the lake. It is 0.3 km from Bus stand. The park was originally planned and formed by a forest officer of Madurai Mr. H.D. Bryant in 1908 and named after him. The beautifully maintained park extends over an area of 20.5 acres. From its olden days there is an artificial pool. There are 325 species of trees and shrubs.

WILD FLOWER
BEE IN DHALIA FLOWER

There is an Eucalyptus tree aged 150 years and a "BOTHI" tree which adds to the significance of the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. A big section is allotted for nearly 740 varieties of roses.

GREEN HOUSE
BRYANT PARK

The practical utility of this parks includes,every May a horticultural show is conducted by the department of Horticulture. On that occassion enormous vegetables and flowers from neighbouring villages compete for the prizes, which draws big crowd. They exhibit flowers, vegetables, fruits and other products.It serves as a practical centre for education on ornamental Horticulture and as a demonstration centre. The various methods of training,pruning, budding,grafting,potting seed collection etc, are taught to the students of Horticulture as well as to the visitors.

GREEN GRASSES IN BRYANT PARK
FLOWER SHOW AT BRYANT PARK

Year
Number of visitors
1990-911,52,571
1991-921,69,811
1992-932,87,100
1993-944,14,700
1994-954,01,112
1995-964,21,225
1996-974,53,800