New park to come up near Yercaud lake Updated: Updated: Preparations in full swing for Yercaud Summer Festival Share Article Preparations in full swing for Yercaud Summer Festival The Horticulture Department has begun works to set up a new park near the Yercaud lake for the upcoming Summer Festival in the hill station. According to official sources, the department is readying about 3 acres of land under its control near the lake to set up new attractions for the tourists. The existing trees on the land would be retained and new ornamental varieties would be planted. The park is expected to be readied for the Summer Festival.