Sivaji Park

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]

Image Gallery

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  (Thunbergia grandiflora) Flower bud at Shivaji Park
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  Walkway at Shivaji park
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  Children's play area at shivaji park
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  Amphi theater at Shivaji Park in Visakhapatnam
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  Bench at Shivaji Park

References

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