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One of the favorite family places in Islamabad is Lake View Park, located on the banks of Rawal Lake. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of nature as well as fun activities, forming an ideal place to visit for everyone. No matter if you want a calm afternoon on the water, adventure activities, or time with your family, Lake View Park has everything you need. Many come here to take part in boating, have fun picnics, look at birds, and play outdoor sports.The area is known by people for making beautiful memories with loved ones, relaxing alone in nature, and seeking out breathtaking spots to take photos.

Location & Accessibility

Lake View Park is well situated on Murree Road, just beside Rawal Dam, and only takes 15 minutes to reach from Islamabad. It does not matter if you have a car or use public transit or InDrive; the park is easy to reach. Because it is close to the Islamabad Club, Bani Gala, and Shakarparian, it sounds like a must-visit place. Parking spaces are provided for visitors, allowing them to reach the entrance, and groups that come within a bus or on a coaster can be dropped off easily on-site.This means you can stop by in the evening just for the sunset or make it a real family day trip without any problems.

Best Time to Visit Lake View Park

Visiting during the period of October to March is the best time to visit because cool weather and flowering trees and plants make it the ideal place to be. Weekdays have a calmer environment and one can enjoy nature, peaceful walks or close family picnics without the weekend rush. Photography lovers and boating lovers must be aiming at early mornings or late afternoons when there is accessible natural light creating magic scenarios of the lake. Visits in summer must be timely, they should not be on hot midday, and should avoid mass people. The park is open to visitors every day between 10 AM and 10 PM allowing people to choose their schedules based on time and preferences.

Things to Do at Lake View Park

To an adventure-seeker, the Lake View Park offers adventure at every turn and the activities are suited to various interests and all ages. Ride the motorboats or paddle boats across the clean waters of the Rawal Lake with a different view of the park. The Bird Aviary is the biggest in Pakistan and it provides a learning tour in exotic species and common wildlife. One will find thrill rides, and other amusements available to the thrill-seekers, and families will enjoy mini train rides, horse-back riding. 

The beauty of nature is never-ending to the photography enthusiasts who want to capture the beauty of nature on walks along the lake. BBQ and picnic areas are well furnished with inbuilt grills and tables to serve as ideal outdoor dining areas. The motorsport area has biking and go-karting, with the younger visitors enjoying the children's playground with swings, slides and trampolines. With food booths scattered all over the park, you can find local delicacies such as crispy pakora, golden fries, and cold fresh juices.

Natural Beauty & Surroundings

The natural beauty of Lake View Park has been a charm to the visitors because of its combination of water, mountains, and well-maintained sceneries. Shining waters of Rawal Lake are a beautiful foreground to the large Margalla Hills that are in the backdrop. In the park, one will find vast green lawns that provide a great place to rest, old trees that provide relief against the sun, colorful flower fields that provide a bright spot, and well-paved walking paths that will join various attractions. 

Paradise to the bird watchers, they see wonderful peacocks, colorful parrots, beautiful pheasants and many other species in their natural environment. When evening changes to daylight, the sunset shot of the lake will provide stunning photography experiences. Individuals who want to be serene have the benefit of reading, sketching or meditating in calm spots scattered in the park and still feel the embrace of nature.