Lady Garden Park in Abbottabad is a colonial-era public garden established in 1853 by Major James Abbott.

Originally created for the families of British Army officers, the garden was strictly reserved for women and children of British descent.

Local residents were not allowed to enter, and a separate space known as the “Company Garden” was designated for them.

Located east of St. Luke’s Church, the garden featured a sitting area, gym, children’s playground, and a reading room established in 1930 for British women.

A variety of trees and flowers were planted here, including pine trees imported from Lebanon and species brought from England and other regions.

Following the creation of Pakistan, the park was opened to the local community and is now divided into two sections: one for families and children, and another for the general public.

A special attraction of the park is a stone plaque beneath a majestic cedar tree, engraved with a farewell poem written by Major Abbott.

The poem expresses Abbott’s deep emotional attachment to the city and reflects the scenic beauty he admired during his tenure.

Major James Abbott served as the first Deputy Commissioner of Hazara District from 1849 to 1853 and selected the site for the cantonment that later became Abbottabad.

Today, Lady Garden Park remains a cherished recreational space that preserves its colonial legacy while serving the broader public.