One of Islamabad’s beautiful tourist attractions, Lake View Park is a popular site that offers something for everyone. It is located near the scenic Rawal Lake and features adventure rides, Pakistan’s largest bird aviary and well-maintained lawns that span across miles.

The park should especially be visited in the spring season, so you can have a picnic by the colourful flower beds, or take part in fishing and boating activities.

In this blog, Graana.com brings you a detailed guide to Lake View Park below, including its best features. It is important to clarify that Lake View Park is located on the bank of Rawal Lake, and is opposite the Rawal Dam Park. Be sure to not get confused between these two different parks.

Activities at Lake View Park, Islamabad

Lake View Park is located on Murree Road and offers various entertainment facilities, such as sports activities at Battlefield and F1 TRAXX, along with the famous Ibex Club.

Battlefield has an impressive paintball range that you can enjoy, along with rock climbing and other fun-filled activities for those looking for an adrenaline rush.

A sizable festival venue is also located in the park. The federal capital uses it all year long to host a number of cultural and musical events. Additionally, there are numerous refreshment stands scattered throughout the park so visitors can grab some snacks while taking in the expansive views.

Additionally, due to the park’s size, tourists can explore Lake View Park on a golf cart or a passenger road train at a relatively low cost.

 

Timings and Entry Ticket for Lake View Park, Islamabad

You can schedule a visit to Lake View Park Islamabad from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, on any day of the week. It is important to note that it tends to get crowded over the weekends and during school breaks.

The entry ticket price for the park is quite low at just Rs. 20 per person.

 

Location of Lake View Park and Its Nearby Areas

The park is easily accessible from the city’s main thoroughfares, including the Kashmir Highway, Murree Road, and Srinagar Highway, thanks to its prime location on Rawal Lake. Only a short drive away from the park are prominent housing developments like Diplomatic Enclave, Red Zone, and Blue Area, so there are no security concerns as such either.

Within five kilometres of the park are some of the most well-known places in the capital:

  • Islamabad Serena Hotel
  • Jinnah Convention Centre
  • Pakistan Sports Complex
  • Ankara Park
  • Kashmir Chowk
  • Islamabad Golf Course

 

Commute to Lake View Park

Simply take a right turn on Murree Road just before Barakahu to get to the park’s entrance and parking area. To get to the park, you can either take public transportation or avail a ride-hailing service.

You can drive your own car there as well since the roads leading to Lake View Park are well-constructed plus it also gives you the chance to explore other places nearby.

Family Activities

Rock climbing and paintball are two of the most popular things to do at lake view park that you can enjoy with your friends or family.

It is especially an ideal location for children as they have a large space to play in as well as try out activities like boating and horseback riding.

You can also plan a BBQ party here with your family and cook on one of the park’s several barbecue grills. Furthermore, you should also stay updated on the multiple musical and cultural festivals that are held here in the arenas throughout the year.

 

Unique Features of Lake View Park, Islamabad

The park is split into four sections: the main park, Battlefield Islamabad, Ibex Club, and F1 Traxx. The following are Lake View Park’s most notable features:

  • Large arenas with a stage and seats
  • Picnic areas with grills for cooking food
  • Camping areas
  • Expansive parks including flowerbeds and fountains
  • Children’s play area
  • Both passenger trains and golf carts
  • Facilities for fishing and boating
  • Horseback riding
  • Biggest aviary in Pakistan, housing a variety of birds
  • Paintball field at the Battlefield
  • Mini-golf course at the Battlefield
  • Rock climbing at Ibex Club
  • 5D motion ride at F1 Traxx
  • Rides in amusement parks
  • ATV rides
  • Jumping castles and other rides for children
  • Concession stands
  • Peripheral pagodas

Don’t miss the informational boards set up alongside the walking path, where you can read about the different kinds of birds kept in the aviary.

 

Ticket Charges for Activities at Lake View Park

The rates for all entertainment activities at the park are quite affordable. Some of these are mentioned as follows.

Activity/Fee Price
Car Parking Rs. 20
Per Person Entry Fee Rs. 20
3D Motion Ride Rs. 150
Go Kart Rs. 250
Bird Park Ticket (Adult) Rs. 100
Bird Park Tickets (Children) Rs. 50
Washroom Charges Rs. 20
Boating Half Family Rs. 100
Boating Full Family Rs. 200
Discovery Rs. 150
Bumper Car Rs. 70
Boating Half Round Rs. 100
Boating Full Round Rs. 200
Horse Ride Rs. 200-300

 

Refreshments

There are several rest stops dispersed throughout the area. Dera Restaurant, in particular, is quite popular among visitors for its delicious menu. Rajpoot Brothers and Engineer’s Spicey are other eateries located in the park.

Additionally, there are a lot of refreshment stalls in the park as well. You are also welcome to bring your own food and plan a picnic here with your friends or family. On the right end of the area, there are about 25 firewood BBQ hearths with sinks that you can utilise as well.

Amongst all the best parks in Islamabad, Lake View Park is a great spot to visit, and you should definitely add it to your itinerary on your next trip to Islamabad.

For more guides on popular tourist places, visit the Graana blog.