The Eco Park at Tiruparankundram was inaugurated by chief minister J Jayalalithaa through video conferencing to mark World Tourism Day on Thursday. Various events were organised across the city to mark the day. District collector Anshul Mishra, mayor V V Rajan Chellappa and other officials were present in the park.

Funded by the tourism department, the park was established at a cost of Rs 3.87 crore and has beautiful landscaping with entertainment facilities. During the inauguration, tourists Nichola from Croatia and Haleh from the US interacted with Jayalalithaa.

Haleh said it was one of the most beautiful parks she had come across during her visit to India. Speaking during the event, Mishra said the park would be another attraction for tourists who visit the Lord Subramaniya temple in Tiruparankundram.