Location: In the heart of Kollam city, Kerala, beside the backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake.
Size & establishment: Spread over about 48 acres and opened around 1980.
Ownership/Operation: It is a city-owned park (within Kollam Municipal Corporation), with recreational & tourist-facilities managed by the local tourism body.
Key Attractions & Features
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Backwater & boating activities
The park has a boat-club/jetty from which backwater cruises, luxury boats, speedboats on Ashtamudi Lake operate.
Water-sports: kayaks, speedboats, banana boats etc.
Nature, mangroves & greenery
The mangrove belt alongside the lake near the park is significant: species of trees, mangrove ecosystem.
Offers green lawns, picnic spots and scenic lakeside walks.
Children’s park, playgrounds & leisure zones
Within or adjacent to the park there are children’s rides and casual recreation facilities.
Sculpture installations: In 2012 a series of state-level sculpture camp works were placed here, giving the park an art dimension.
Fitness / walking tracks
The park serves as a morning/fitness destination for locals, with walking/jogging tracks.
Timings, Fees & Practical Info
Opening hours: Around 10:00 AM to ~6:00 PM.
Entry fee: One source states entry around ₹ 95
Activity costs: For various rides/water-sports the charges vary. For example: kayaking (single) ~ ₹ 236 for 30 min; jet ski ~ ₹ 590 etc.
Nearest transport:
Railway: ~2 km from Kollam Junction station.
Airport: Nearest major airport is Trivandrum International Airport (~70-80 km) away.
Why it’s worth a visit
You get the combination of nature + water + adventure in the city: lakeside, mangroves, boat rides, kids’ rides.
Accessible (within the city), so fits well for a half-day outing or family picnic.
Good for families with children, or for visitors wanting to experience Kerala’s backwater setting without travelling far.
Offers cool photo-ops: lake + mangroves + park greenery.
Things to be aware of / Tips
On weekends/holidays it can get crowded, if you prefer quiet visit go early morning.
If planning water-sports, check availability (season/weather) and safety.
Bring sun-protection if visiting midday (open areas) and perhaps snacks/refreshments though there are stalls.
Ideal for
Families with children looking for a relatively easy outing.
Visitors to Kollam who want some adventure + nature without going too far.
Photography and lakeside relaxation.
Morning walks or slower afternoon relaxation by the water.
Why it makes sense to visit Adventure Park Kollam after/with Nedungolam Mangroves
Complementary nature & water experiences
At Nedungolam you get the mangrove-forest kayaking, quiet canals, lush roots overhead and a nature-immersive feel.
At Adventure Park, you get a mixture of adventure, backwater cruises, mangrove-fringed lake surroundings, and more built-up recreation.
The mangroves near the park (Asramam Mangrove Forest) are noted for their ecological significance. Thus for someone already in the area for mangroves, adding the park gives variety (kayak + adventure rides + lakeside recreation).
Good use of travel time / circuit
If you are based around Varkala/Nedungolam mangroves, moving on to Kollam city (or including it in a day trip) allows you to spread out your activities: mangroves early morning or midday, then Adventure Park later.
It broadens your itinerary and gives you more options (children’s rides, boat rides, scenic walks) besides pure kayaking.
Accessibility & ease
The distances involved are manageable (see next section). For travellers staying in Varkala or the back-water/mangrove zone around Nedungolam, adding a stop at Kollam doesn’t add a whole extra day.
Plus, if you stay overnight or move southwards anyway, the park’s setting gives you a different environment (more city + backwater mix) than the mangroves.
Varied audience benefit
If you travel with family/friends with mixed interests (some want nature & quiet, others want more “fun”), the mangrove tunnel ride + then Adventure Park’s light-adventure/boating make a good dual-stop.
For example: “We did the mangroves in the morning, relaxed in that quiet canal-route; then later visited the park for a boat ride + lakeside walk.”
Time & Distance from Nedungolam Mangroves (Varkala area) to Adventure Park Kollam
The mangrove forests at Nedungolam (near Varkala/Paravur) are around 14-18 km from Varkala town by road.
From Varkala to Nedungolam it takes roughly 20-30 minutes by car/auto, depending on traffic.
From Nedungolam/Varkala region to Kollam city (where Adventure Park is located) would be longer, though exact travel time depends on route & traffic.
For example: from Kollam Junction to Nedungolam is cited as ~18 km / ~26 minutes.
Therefore if you’re running a combined trip: Start from Varkala → Nedungolam mangroves (30 mins) → then drive to Kollam city for Adventure Park (likely around 45-60 mins depending on route and traffic).
For the park itself, visiting hours noted as 10:00 AM to ~6:00 PM.
Suggested Combined Itinerary
Morning: Start at Nedungolam mangroves early (kayaking or boat ride) — aim for about 2-3 hours.
Midday: Travel to Kollam. Have lunch en-route or in Kollam.
Afternoon: Spend time at Adventure Park – boating/kayaking, walk around the mangrove belt inside the park, relax lakeside.
Late afternoon / early evening: Finish at the park before closing (~6PM). Then you can head back to Varkala or stay in Kollam.
