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]
| 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 |
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]
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(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
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References
edit- ^ "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.
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