Sivaji Park Explained

Sivaji Park
Location:Sivajipalem Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Area:16acres
Operator:Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

Sivaji Park is an urban park in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam. It is spread over 16acres 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Walkers object to felling of trees. 8 June 2014. The Hindu. 14 November 2010.
  2. News: RaviI. P. Benjamin. A posh township with many residential colonies. 8 June 2014. The Hindu. 21 March 2013.
  3. News: Sivaji Park turns into a garbage dump. 8 June 2014. The Hindu. 14 March 2012.