The Aga Khan Childern’s Park, forming the northern section of the Margao Municipal Garden, was developed by Abdul Javerbhai Mavany in memory of his father, Javerbhai Ramjee. The landscaped park was named in honour of His Highness the Aga Khan, who visited Goa in the years just prior to Liberation. It was formally inaugurated on 25 December 1959 by General Vassalo e Silva, the last Portuguese Governor-General of Goa—just two years before the end of Portuguese rule in 1961.
Before its transformation into a landscaped garden, the open grounds served as a tonga stand—a waiting area where horse-drawn carriages gathered to ferry passengers across Margao. The site also hosted the tent of the Rex cinema, where film screenings brought entertainment to the town long before permanent cinema halls became common.
Today, the park is lined with Golden Shower Trees (Cassia fistula), which burst into cascading yellow blooms during the summer months. These striking flowers carry wider cultural significance: they are the state flower of Kerala, closely associated with the festival of Vishu, and also the national flower of Thailand, symbolising prosperity and renewal.
Maintained by the Goa Forest Department, the garden continues to serve as a green oasis in the heart of Margao—offering a quiet space for recreation amid the bustle of the town.