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Sims Park, Coonoor

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Sim's Park is one of the principal attractions in Coonoor. Named after J. D. Sim who served his office as secretary of the Madras Club in 1874, Sim’s Park is a horticultural reserve. It aims at preserving several rare species of plants and serves as a true delight to those who visit it. Spread over 12 hectares, the park boasts of 1000 odd species of plants. Designed along the lines of Japanese aesthetics, camellia, magnolia and pines are some of the many different plant species that the park preserves.

They thrive in the cool climate of Coonoor and are a sight to behold at any time of the year. The primary attraction of Sim’s Park may very well be the Fruit and Vegetable Show that is held annually, during which a wide variety of agricultural and horticultural produce is put up on display. Sim’s Park is located in upper Coonoor, at an elevation of 1780 metres above the sea level.