Lucknow: 380-Metre Jogging Track and Fitness Amenities at Gomti Riverfront Approved

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has greenlit a Rs 28 lakh development of recreational amenities along the Gomti Riverfront near Marine Drive. 

Spanning approximately 380 metres, the project includes a jogging track, open-air gym, yoga hut, gazebo, improved lighting, and a new toilet block — all aimed at enhancing public engagement with the riverfront.

Vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar personally surveyed the area before giving the go-ahead. He emphasized that these additions would foster healthy outdoor activity and civic pride. The amenities are designed to be inclusive, pedestrian-friendly, and promote green usage of the river’s edge.

This announcement builds on earlier efforts (2014–2024) to revamp infrastructure like pedestrian bridges, Lotus Valley, and open-air theaters along the riverfront. It signifies a shift from imposing hardscape developments to creating community-oriented, eco-friendly urban spaces.

As part of the broader revitalization of the Gomti River’s 12 km stretch, this initiative enhances property values, recreational access, and residents’ well-being in Lucknow’s premier neighborhoods.