Ukulhas Fishermen's Park, was built in the year 2002, and is an extensive square captivating the surrounding natural aspects and engulfed by an outstanding picturesque scenery and panoramic views.playgrounds with the sea behind them, benches covered by shade, and long jetties which are perfect for fishing makes this park the perfect place for all kinds of visitors, especially family and children.
Local Tennis Court (Bashi Court), Badminton Court, and Volley Court are always open freely to the locals and visitors, and mostly games are played in the early morning and evening when the sun is mild and the atmosphere is cool and relaxed. Playgrounds, in particular, provide valuable opportunities for interaction between parents and children, as parents can teach their children skills and also the park acts as a venue where children can enjoy with other children by creating their own fun and creative activities. Further there are lanes for Bicycles and Buggies, people of all ages can enjoy and have fun.
Sitting benches and chairs are installed in walkable distances and most of these benches faces the ocean, thus giving visitors a memorable view in which they can see the harbor and incoming vessels. Also, during the dawn and dusk the skygets lit up brilliant colors which in combination with the ocean creates a picture which cannot be explained in words. People who love fishing often visit the Park to enjoy fishing from the jetty fishing during the sunrise and sunset. They normally use handlines; however, some youngsters do sports fishing by casting rods. Fishes such as Kalhu oh (Goatfish), Mushimas (Big-eyed scad), FaniHandhi (Trevally) and Rudderfish are the mainly caught varieties. They are caught using dead bait, live bait, and lures.Many locals and visitors walk in the park in the early hours of the day to enjoy the sunrise, while others have deep discussions and debates on social and political matters by sitting in 'Joalifathi' (traditional rope seats). In the evenings couples often ride around the park on bikes, while others find enjoyment in a stroll with their family and friends.
