The amphitheatre at Central Park, photographed in December 2015, resized for this page. Photo: Central Park, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India by Ojha.iiitm, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Central Park is a large park that CIDCO developed in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. This guide covers how to reach it by suburban train, Metro, bus and road, what CIDCO documents about it, and what to confirm before you leave home. Temple timings, the golf course and the hills are in the places to visit in Kharghar guide, so they are not repeated here.
Quick answer: Central Park is in Kharghar. CIDCO developed it in phases across Sectors 23, 24 and 25. If you arrive at Kharghar suburban railway station, which is on the Harbour line, plan an onward road connection to the park entrance you have chosen. If you use Navi Mumbai Metro, plan a separate journey to Central Park Metro station and check the route from its exit to the park gate. Hours, entry charges and parking are for the park’s current management to confirm, so ask before a special journey.
Central Park at a glance
| Question | Answer | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Where is it | Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. CIDCO developed it across Sectors 23, 24 and 25, which describes the project area, not which gates are open today. | CIDCO Central Park page (in Marathi) and the Kharghar Nodal Plan |
| Railway station | Kharghar, code KHAG, on the Harbour line, with an onward road journey to the park. | Central Railway station list and Harbour line timetable |
| Metro | Line 1, Belapur to Pendhar, 11 stations. News reports of the opening named a station called Central Park. | CIDCO Metro page and Deccan Herald, 17 November 2023 |
| Named feature | The amphitheatre. | CIDCO Central Park page |
| Hours, closing days, entry charge, parking | Confirm with the park’s current management before a special journey. | The park management |
| Civic body for Kharghar | Panvel Municipal Corporation, Ward A. | PMC ward-office directory |
How to reach Central Park
Choose one approach and plan it separately. A suburban train to Kharghar station and the Metro to Central Park station are different journeys with different stations and tickets.
By suburban train to Kharghar station
Kharghar railway station is on the Harbour line between Belapur CBD and Mansarovar. From the station, plan an onward road connection (bus, auto or taxi) to the park entrance you have chosen, and check that route on a live map for your hour of travel. Not every train stops at Kharghar, so look for a Kharghar row with a time in your train’s timetable column.
| Your starting point | What to establish |
|---|---|
| CSMT, Vadala, Vashi, Nerul or Belapur | A Harbour line train that goes on to Panvel and shows a time at Kharghar in the Harbour line timetable. Trains that end at Belapur CBD stop short of Kharghar. |
| Thane, Airoli, Ghansoli, Turbhe | A Thane to Panvel Trans-Harbour train. In the Trans-Harbour timetable, the trains coded TPL show times at Kharghar. Trains coded TV or TNU, which end at Vashi or Nerul, do not. |
| Panvel, Khandeshwar or Mansarovar | A Harbour line train towards Belapur CBD or CSMT. Kharghar is the stop after Mansarovar. |
| Uran and the Port Line | Kharghar is not on the Port Line timetable, which lists Kharkopar. Do not confuse the two names. Change at Belapur CBD or Nerul for a Harbour line train. |
| Any starting point | Live running on the National Train Enquiry System on the day. |
The Harbour line timetable is effective 1 May 2026 and the Trans-Harbour timetable is dated 13 January 2024. Both are linked from Central Railway’s Mumbai Suburban timetable page, so check it for a newer edition. The Kharghar railway station guide has more on the station, and the Mumbai local train guide covers tickets and ladies compartments.
By Navi Mumbai Metro
CIDCO’s Metro page describes Line 1 as Belapur to Pendhar, 11.10 km with 11 stations. Deccan Herald’s report of the opening on 17 November 2023 named one of them Central Park. Plan a separate journey to Central Park Metro station, and verify the route from its exit to the park gate on the day. Do not assume the exit opens onto a particular gate.
Do not plan a change from Kharghar suburban station to the Metro. If you are coming by suburban train and want the Metro, treat CBD Belapur, where Line 1 begins, as a separate option. Confirm the walking link, ticketing and timings there on the day. See the Navi Mumbai Metro route map guide and the Navi Mumbai Metro fare guide.
By bus, auto and taxi
NMMT’s official portal has route tracking and stop search pages. Search for stops near the entrance you plan to use, not for Central Park alone, since a stop name can differ from the park’s name. Routes and stops change, so confirm on the portal or in the NMMT app. The NMMT bus routes guide has background.
If you drive, use a live map for routing and ask the park’s current management where vehicles may be parked and whether there is a charge.
For an auto or taxi, name the entrance you want and not just the park. Fares depend on the meter and the hour, so ask the driver before you start. The auto-rickshaw and taxi fares guide covers Navi Mumbai fares in general.
Which entrance
CIDCO’s page says the first phase was developed in Sector 23 and the second in Sectors 24 and 25. That tells you the footprint of the project. It does not tell you which gates are open to the public today or which sections you can walk. Confirm the public entrance you will use before you travel, then give it to the driver or map.
What CIDCO documents
CIDCO describes Central Park as built to give residents high quality cultural facilities in the middle of Kharghar, between the hill ranges and the creek. The one feature its page names is the amphitheatre.
CIDCO publishes booking contact information for the Central Park amphitheatre in its booking contact sheet, linked from its reservation and contact page. Confirm the current booking procedure, availability and charges directly with CIDCO.
History in brief
CIDCO records the first phase of the park opening in January 2010. The first phase is in Sector 23 and the second in Sectors 24 and 25.
Visitor checklist
Hours, closing days, entry charges and parking can change. Check with the park’s current management before a special journey, and follow the gate notice on arrival. Ask these questions:
| What to check | Why and where |
|---|---|
| Opening hours and closing days | Ask the current management, then follow the gate notice. |
| Entry charge | Ask whether there is one, and whether any activity inside is charged separately. |
| Public entrance | Confirm which entrance is open to the public and where it is on a live map. |
| Parking | Ask where vehicles may be parked and what it costs. |
| Rules | Ask about pets, food, cycling, drones and photography. Follow the signs and the staff. |
| Weather | See the India Meteorological Department’s Mumbai centre for forecasts and warnings. |
Facilities: check before you go
The amphitheatre is the documented feature. For everything else, confirm before you go:
- Toilets and drinking water
- Seating and shade
- Play equipment, and any age or height limits
- Food and drink availability
- Step-free access from the station and from the entrance you plan to use
- Accessible toilets and wheelchair access on the paths and in the amphitheatre
- Baby-changing facilities
- A meeting point at the entrance if you are with children
- A safe pickup point for the return journey after dark
Monsoon and water
Keep out of streams and water features. Follow closures and barriers, and avoid stream banks during heavy rain. In heavy rain, postpone the visit. Do not enter mangroves, fenced land or protected areas without permission. Use established public routes and follow posted restrictions.
Nearby and next steps
ISKCON Kharghar’s own temple page gives its address as Hare Krishna Land, Sector 23, Central Park, opposite the golf course. The places to visit in Kharghar guide has the temple timings, Govinda’s restaurant hours, the CIDCO golf course booking route and the access position for the hills. Read the Pandavkada Falls guide before going near the falls, as reports describe restrictions.
See also the Kharghar area guide, the Kharghar PIN code guide and the parks and gardens guide.
Who to contact
For a problem inside the park, contact the management identified at the entrance. For surrounding municipal streets or civic services, use the relevant PMC complaint channel. For the amphitheatre or the project, contact CIDCO. If you are unsure who looks after something, ask at the park.
| If you need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Amphitheatre booking | CIDCO, through the booking contact sheet or the contact page |
| A problem inside the park | The management identified at the entrance |
| Streets or civic services around the park | Panvel Municipal Corporation, through its grievance portal. Kharghar is in Ward A per the ward-office directory. |
| Emergencies | The Navi Mumbai Police contact page lists 100 and 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Park in Kharghar?
Central Park is in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. CIDCO developed it in phases across Sectors 23, 24 and 25. Confirm which entrance is open to the public before you travel.
How do I reach Central Park from Kharghar railway station?
Plan an onward road connection from the station to the park entrance you have chosen, by NMMT bus, auto or taxi. Use a live map for your hour of travel, name the entrance to the driver, and confirm bus routes on the NMMT portal.
Is there a Metro station at Central Park?
News reports of Line 1’s opening in November 2023 named a station called Central Park. Plan the Metro as a separate journey, and verify the route from the station exit to the park gate on the day.
What are the Central Park timings?
Check with the park’s current management before a special journey, and follow the gate notice on arrival. Opening hours and closing days can change.
Is Central Park free to enter?
Ask the park’s current management about the entry charge before you go, and whether any activity inside is charged separately.
When did Central Park open?
CIDCO records the first phase opening in January 2010. The first phase is in Sector 23 and the second in Sectors 24 and 25.
Can I book the amphitheatre for an event?
CIDCO publishes booking contact information for the Central Park amphitheatre. Confirm the current booking procedure, availability and charges directly with CIDCO.
What is near Central Park?
ISKCON Kharghar gives its address as Sector 23, Central Park, opposite the golf course. The places to visit in Kharghar guide covers the temple and the golf course.
Sources and a note on accuracy
Sources checked on 13 October 2026. CIDCO: the Central Park page, reservation and contact page with its booking contact sheet, the Kharghar Nodal Plan dated 9 June 2017 and the Metro page. Central Railway: the timetable page, station list and the Harbour line, Trans-Harbour and Port Line timetable files. Deccan Herald for the Metro station names reported on 17 November 2023. Panvel Municipal Corporation, the NMMT portal, the ISKCON Kharghar temple page, the India Meteorological Department and Navi Mumbai Police. The CIDCO pages and timetable files are static and carry their own dates. Hours, charges, bus routes and train timings change, so confirm before you travel. NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any body named here.
