- Historic Naming and Origin: Formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the park originally served as a research field for the Hakgala Botanical Garden.
- Diverse Flora and Seasonal Blooms: Spanning 27 acres, the park boasts an extensive array of flowering plants, with vibrant blooms particularly prominent from March to May and again from August to September.
- Bird Watching Haven: It’s a prime location for bird watching, offering opportunities to spot rare tropical birds such as the Sri Lanka scimitar babbler, yellow-eared bulbul, Indian Pitta, and Kashmir Flycatcher.
- Family-Friendly Amenities: The park features a dedicated children’s section with a play area and a miniature ridable railway, making it an ideal spot for families.
- City Center Oasis: Despite its central location in Nuwara Eliya, the park provides a tranquil escape with beautifully maintained gardens and clean mountain air.
- Wishing for peace after World War I: This garden has a tree planted in the name of wishing for peace after World War I. It was planted in 1919 by Lady M.M.Wedderburn, the wife of an acting governor of British Ceylon. It can still be seen today.
