Newly restored Children Park is sheer joy, but people of every age like this park
Showkeen Mir (Rising Kashmir)
Kashmir is rising day by day, with the discovery of different picnic spots which were not known till first century and construction of new parks have added to the charm of beautiful, blooming Kashmir. Our valley was beautiful right from its origin, but maintenance was missing. Now many waste lands have been replaced by beautiful attractive gardens. One such garden is on the Lal Ded road near Bakshi Stadium known as “Childrens Park”.
Construction of this Park was started by the department of floriculture, under State Government authority, but due to some reasons the park was handed over to A.L Hussain, who is the present owner of the place. Omer Abdullah inaugurated this place and dedicated it to the public in 2006. The park has been constructed in such a manner that everybody whether young or old, child or adult is attracted and enjoys the time which they spent there. “I used to come with two Children, in the evening hours, I am very thankful to the government for dedicating such a beautiful place to public that my Children as well as me relax when we come here,” say a parent Abdul Ahad.
People from distant areas came to the Children Park to relieve their tensions of whole day. The park has flowers of various types and swings of different styles have been placed in the park for the enjoyment of Children. “I, and my friends came everyday, we enjoy very much here, it has became routine for us to come here in the late 5:00 pm,” says 5th standard student Sabir Mohiddin. At the entrance, one can see vendors selling Ice-creams, Biharis selling “Bhelpuri” and many other eatables. “The Park is constructed in a very good manner, every facility is present over here, but canteen is missing which creates problem for the people. We request to start a canteen inside the park so that both administrations of the park as well as public will be benefited,” says Aisha Syed a government employee.
Mughal gardens are very famous for its beauty but people have different opinion about this park, “In this park one can see there is no jumbling. I feel complete calmness and relaxation, moreover, this park has been constructed in such a locality that anyone from any area can came here. Because this park is well connected,” says Rubeena a doctor. She adds, I suggest government should construct more parks like this one.“
I come from Nowshera. There is no such a beautiful and decorated Park like Children park in our locality I want some more swings of other types should be there and fountains should be constructed here and this park should remain like a public place, rather than changing it into lovers point,” say 7th standard student Nazeelah.