Millennium Park Abuja
A 32-hectare public park in Maitama, Abuja, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and opened in 2003.
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Quick facts
- State
- Federal Capital Territory
- City
- Abuja (Maitama)
- Category
- Nature and wildlife
- Location
- Maitama district, Abuja
- Size
- 32 hectares
- Opened
- 4 December 2003, by Queen Elizabeth II
- Designer
- Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti
- Operators
- The City of Abuja and Salini Nigeria Ltd, per Wikipedia
Millennium Park is a 32-hectare park in the Maitama district of Abuja, described as the largest public park in the city. It was designed by the Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti and opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 4 December 2003.
About the park
Millennium Park is described as the largest public park in Abuja. It covers 32 hectares in the Maitama district.
A river runs through the main axis of the park and splits it into two sections. Wikipedia says the park is operated by the City of Abuja and Salini Nigeria Ltd.
Two landscapes
One part of the park is a naturalistic area with terraced landscapes of mountain, savanna, deciduous forest, rainforest and brushwood. It also has greenhouses for butterflies and tropical birds.
Near the main entrance is a formal Italian-style garden, with a white travertine path, fountains, polygonal pools and multicoloured shrubs.
A path connects the Cotton Tree, a holy tree, with Aso Rock.
The 2003 opening
Queen Elizabeth II opened the park on 4 December 2003. At the opening, Commonwealth heads of state each planted a Ravenala madagascariensis palm.
Visiting
News reports in 2022 described a two-year closure and a reopening ("Abuja minister reopens Millennium Park after two years shutdown", Gazette Nigeria). Current opening hours, fees and status are not confirmed here, so check before you go.
Looking for more rock landscapes? Zuma Rock is near Abuja, and Olumo Rock is in Abeokuta.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Millennium Park?
In the Maitama district of Abuja.
Who designed it?
The Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti.
Is Millennium Park open?
News reports said it reopened in 2022 after a two-year closure. Confirm the current status before you go.
Sources and further reading
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