Sivaji Park
| Sivaji Park | |
|---|---|
 Entrance Of Shivaji Park | |
| Location | Sivajipalem Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,  India |
| Area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
| Created | 1999 |
| Operated by | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation |
Sivaji Park is an urban park in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam. It is spread over 16 acres (6.5 ha) of land and is surrounded by MVP Colony and Sivajipalem.[1] Originally a dumping yard, it was created in 1999 with an initial investment of ₹ 8 lakh.[2]
It is one of the most famous attractions of Visakhapatnam. However, The Hindu reports that the park has become a garbage dump with "Overgrown shrubs, broken benches, and play equipment".[3]
Image Gallery
(Thunbergia grandiflora) Flower bud at Shivaji Park
Walkway at Shivaji park
Children's play area at shivaji park
Amphi theater at Shivaji Park in Visakhapatnam
Bench at Shivaji Park
References
- ^ "Walkers object to felling of trees". The Hindu. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ RaviI. P. Benjamin (21 March 2013). "A posh township with many residential colonies". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Sivaji Park turns into a garbage dump". The Hindu. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
