Located in the cozy neighborhood of Matunga, a short walk from the famous Five Gardens on RK Parekh Road, Hopper Gardens is surrounded by a mix of modern skyscrapers and two- to three-storey old Art Deco buildings.
Officially called Pro MV Chandgadkar Udyan, this garden is spread over one acre. The garden, which is in the shape of a triangle, has a soft earthen running track along its perimeter, giving walkers a more comfortable time. A beautiful bloom of yellow climbing wedelia flowers along with some small shrubs and palm trees welcome you at the entrance.
At the far end of the garden is a jungle gym with slides, swings and a soft sponge/foam floor that attracts kids, toddlers and their parents in the evenings.
At the far end of the garden is a jungle gym with slides, swings and a soft sponge/foam floor that attracts kids, toddlers and their parents in the evenings. Along with a children’s play area, a part of the garden is covered with fresh and lush grass which is watered regularly. The area also has benches, making it a perfect place for walkers and joggers to relax. These benches also attract senior citizens who are often accompanied by their younger grandchildren. Children enjoy the slides and their grandparents keep a watchful eye from the benches.
The space’s most sought-after feature is its volleyball and basketball courts. A volleyball court with a clay floor is located at the other end of the children’s play area. This court is used by the academies to train children and adolescents. Adjacent to the volleyball court, there is a basketball court surrounded by fences and seating for spectators.
Children enjoy the slides and their grandparents keep a watchful eye from the benches.
The basketball court was redesigned by Air Canada as part of the India-Canada Partnership-Fly the Flag initiative. A board with audience seating reads, “Through a unique cultural collaboration between Air Canada and India, Hoopers Court reimagined as a landmark for the city through the lens of urban art Was.” is.”
A beautiful bloom of yellow climbing wedelia flowers along with some small shrubs and palm trees welcome you at the entrance.
The court was painted by well-known artist Sajid Wajid of ST+ART Foundation. He has used a mix of red, brown and black to represent India-Canada relations.
The garden, which is in the shape of a triangle, has a soft earthen running track along its perimeter, giving walkers a more comfortable time.
Like volleyball courts, basketball courts are also used for coaching children and teenagers and are often used to host tournaments. Khushi Yadav, a coordinator who conducts basketball classes, said that she caters to 10-11 children in the age group of five to fifteen years from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on weekdays and 8 to 10 am on weekends. Teaches. among athletics.