Freedom Park ( Old Shimoga Jail )

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Urban Park Heritage Site

Freedom Park ( Old Shimoga Jail ) - Location details

Freedom Park ( Old Shimoga Jail ), Urban Park Heritage Site, Shivamogga (Rajendra Nagar), Shivamogga, Karnataka

Freedom Park ( Old Shimoga Jail ) - Food details

Kadubu, Avalakki, Midigayi Uppinakayi

Freedom Park ( Old Shimoga Jail ) - History details

Established originally in 1872 as the Shivamogga District Jail, this site in Rajendra Nagar once held prisoners under British rule. Today the vast grounds host exhibitions, Dasara celebrations, and sports events. Located near the Tunga basin, it offers a 1‑km walking loop, murals of Karnataka achievers, and large open lawns. Best visited during major public festivals for cultural displays.