Ever left your house or office feeling exhausted but once you take in that good air around some nice trees or flowers under the sunlight everything changes? From preventing myopia in children, to improving mental health, to generally boosting physical health, the outdoors has immense benefits that can’t be overlooked.
Science claims the benefits of being outdoors either in parks or gardens can’t be quantified. As a result, several government organizations and institutions have dedicated their energy to set up rules and regulations that ensure these ample public gardens are set up within a given area. Private homeowners are also going the extra mile to beautify their homes with landscaped gardens.
It’s hard to deny that gardens, in general, have a certain universal appeal. There’s something about the presence of gardens in our lives that brightens our sometimes dismal, modern world. Much of this has to do with something intrinsic in human beings: an innate appreciation of the natural world.
A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, or enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature, as an ideal setting for social human life. The single feature identifying even the wildest wild garden is controlled. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials.
Here are the most beautiful gardens in Accra:
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Rufus Green Parks
Rufus Green Parks is a hidden paradise in Ashiyie, off the Dodowa Road. It sits on 20 acres of lush green and tranquillity. The city’s great green getaway is also home to an exquisite collection of plants and flowers. The Rufus Green Parks makes its prominent appearance right at the heart of the capital. Looking for family picnic or wedding in the greens in Accra? It is one of Ghana’s premier recreational parks, where nature lovers can retreat, relax and recreate in a fun and natural space.
Crystal Park
The Crystal Park in East Legon is the place to go if you’re searching for a clean, well-kept event location surrounded by gorgeous flowers. Weddings, parties, cookouts, and picnics are all ideal occasions for this park. It is beautifully designed with a variety of floral elements and well-lit with hanging bamboo lights, making it ideal for remaining outside till late at night.
Legon Botanical Gardens
The Legon Botanical Gardens is a special place to rediscover the pleasures of life. A very popular green space in the city, and among the best fun places for outdoor activities in Accra. Here, guests will discover a vast range of activities including hiking through the woodlands and enjoying the variety of fresh vegetation. This beautiful park is nearby a lake, you can sit nearby and watch different species of birds float in and out of the park while you feed them by the lake.
Lakeside Marina Park
The Lakeside Marina Park is the city’s best-kept secret that offers a variety of leisure activities such as playing golf, horse-riding, free-fall slide, a cruise around the lake, and even fishing. There’s also a children’s playground with swings and walkways for roller-skating and skateboarding. Love to smell the roses or just savour the color of flowers? Lakeside Marina Park boasts a resplendent flower garden and lawn where you can soak in the smells and sights of nature. The park also has a beautiful flower garden and well-manicured lawns to give you that calm relaxation and serenity.