| Palai park | |
| Alt Name: | Palai Genetic Heritage Garden |
| Type: | Ecological park |
| Location: | Ramanadhapuram, India |
| Nearest Town: | Kilakarai |
| Coordinates: | 9.3137°N 78.8308°W |
| Owner: | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Palai Park (பாலை பூங்கா) is one among the two Genetic Heritage Gardens in Tamil Nadu (Palai Park at Achadiparambu, Ramanadhapuram and Kurinji Park at Yercaud, Salem). This park is maintained by the Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops. It was named after the Palai landscape,[1] one of the five landscapes mentioned in the ancient sangam literature representing dry ecological zone. This garden was developed by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency (TANHODA) and opened by then chief minister Selvi J. Jayalalithaa.[2]
Some of the interesting features in the Palai Genetic Heritage Garden include: lawns, sand dunes, a small pond, an Oasis, a nursery area, a park area for children, a podium area, gazebos and a food court.[1]