Rotary Earth Park

Located in heart of Chikkmagaluru in Gandhinagara 1EARTH with Rotary Club Chickmagalur a large size compared to other parks in Chikkmagaluru. It was lying barren with sun burnt red soil.

Chikmagalur lack large green spaces, these is increasing temperature in heart of town creating heat island.

• Location:   Gandhinagara Park, BSNL road, Opposite to Anche Naukarara Bhavana , Chikkamagaluru 577101.
• Co-ordinates : 13°18’53″N 75°46’43″E
• Total Area: 0.3 Acres(Approximately)
• Topography and Gradient:
  The spans from North to South 252 feet. Main gate entrance facing west and small gate at north end of park. Width tapers from north to south 57 feet to 29 feet. Whole Park is well fenced and roads wrapped in all borders of the borders.  The park area has a gentle slope of approximately [5% ] which facilitates natural drainage but there is issue of water logging in lower side of park. The gradient is optimal for rainwater percolation pits and Miyawaki forest plantation.
• Soil Quality:
  Soil tests indicate Loamy red soil with poor fertility, needs improvement and application of organic planting manure before planting.  Suitable for a variety of native and ornamental plant species.