Diyasaru Park, Western Province, Sri Lanka
4.5 (11 reviews) Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Sri Jayawardenepura Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
Review - Diyasaru Park
Review- Diyasaru Park A Park which is situated at Thalawathugoda area. It's filled with Trees, Flowers, Butterflies, Birds, Insects and so on. I believe this place is a must visit for "NATURE" lovers. A price of 100rs is charged for local(Srilankan) adults and 50rs for kids. So during the purchase of the ticket your NIC number is registered for safety reasons. Opening hours are from 6am to 6pm.The place had ample man made places to sit. So you can sit and relax. But for betterment, I would suggest please don't allow any one to take food inside the place, because the paper and polythene thrown everywhere after the meals, which spoils the environment and the beauty of the park. A place you can visit for very reasonable price and enjoy the NATURE! #Myclicks #Iedited #Diyasarupark #Nature #Beautiful
Address
Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
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http://www.facebook.com/Diyasaru-Park-915565855256103/
Working hours
Monday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 18:34
User Ratings
4.5 based on (11 reviews)
Reviews
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4Travel with Sarath 5:00 PM Feb 13, 2020
Diyasaru Park, Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Road, Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka
Before 1980, this place was a paddy field. But during the construction period of the new Parliament, the land was acquired and used to dump dredged material from that project. After the construction of the Parliament, the land has become a marshy land and so it was neglected. The word ‘Diyasaru’ means ‘water rich’ in Sinhalese. The park is situated next to Diyawanna Oya, on Japan friendship road. It is the opposite side of Diyawanna Oya, to the side where Beddagana Wetland Park is situated. The park is extended to about 60 acres. It is an ideal place to get away from the busy and harsh life in the city. Then invasive plants had begun to invade the marshy land and slowly it has become a wetland. During the flood in 2010, the authorities have identified the importance of the management of the wetlands, and a decision has taken to further develop this area as a wetland. The land has been divided into several islands, and canals have been made. With heavy moderation the land has been converted to a complete and beautiful wetland. That is how Diyasaru Park was born. There are two large huts right after the entrance which are dedicated to studying and group sessions. Diyasaru Park is more concerned to facilitate studies on bio-diversity and wetland management. Therefore, workshops and seminars are held inside the park in the regular basis. These two huts are used for such kind of gatherings. Outsiders can also reserve this place for an event, and it hasn’t to be related bio-diversity or environmental.
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4The Travel Couple - Chathu & Ishanka 5:00 PM Nov 27, 2019
A nice calm place to spend an evening
An urban wetland park which got opened recently. An admirable concept to build such a park without impacting the natural habitat. You can observe many birds, butterflies and insects here. A good learning experience for kids. Great place to spend an evening. A study area is available inside and many students are visiting as it seems. At the far end a bird watching tower also built and it gives nice views of the wetland. Some information boards are put in place so that you can really learn something new. A large parking area is available. Entrance ticket is 100 rupees.
