Shishu Park, Dhaka

also: Zia Shishu Park

Shishu Park is the first and only public sector children's amusement park in Bangladesh. Established in 1979 on 15 acre of land as a profit making venture by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, the government-owned tourism promotion agency in Bangladesh. It situated in Shahbag, Dhaka and maintain by Dhaka City Corporation since 1983.

The 12 rides rides of the park include including a toy train, a merry-go-round and a number of wheel-based rides. Bangladesh Air Force donated a fighter jet in 1992. The cheapest of all entertainment parks in Dhaka, charging BDT 8.00 for entry and 6.00 for each ride, it draws about 6,000 visitors a day.

During the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays the number of visitors reach up to 350 thousands. The City Corporation earns about BDT 200 million annually from the park. The park is open Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On Fridays, it is open from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Due to lack of maintenance the rides have deteriorated in condition.

Shishu Park at a Glance

Location: Shahbag, Dhaka

Visiting Datys: Monday-Saturday

Visiting Hours: 2pm-7pm during October-March and 3pm-8pm during April-September

Fee: 8.00 for entry and 6.00 for each ride

Only for Street children: Wednesday

Close Day: Sunday