Annandale is the playground of Shimla where the games like cricket and polo are played. It is located at a height of 6,117 feet. Dances and celebrations were held in this ground during the British rule. The fairs are held in this place since the year 1839.

The name Annandale was given by Captain Charles Pratt Kennedy. Anna was the lover of his childhood days and Dale means valley. He combined them and called it as Annadale and this later became Annandale.

It is also the place of horse races, football tournaments and for playing the game of croquet. Fairs, get together parties and other outdoor parties are also conducted here. There is a Club House here which has a library, tennis court, golf course, shooting range, cricket pitch and dining room.