The public parks in almost each sector of Satellite town are in a pathetic condition due to negligence of the Parks and Horticultural Authority (PHA).
Public parks and playgrounds had always been very essential for promoting healthy activities among citizens but unfortunately the neglected parks in Satellite town had failed to attract any visitors, while families had started to avoid visiting these parks due to poor management of the PHA. The Sirajiya Park, Dosehra Park and Ali Masjid Park had been lying in a pathetic condition because the jogging tracks, swings, lights and benches installed in these parks had been dysfunctional for a long time.
While taking to APP, Sohail who is a resident of Sirajiya scheme said there were pits all over the place and garbage was thrown right at the entrance of the park situated near his house. Residents of the area had demanded the PHA to take notice of the situation and take immediate steps to renovate the parks while also introducing entertainment facilities for visiting families.
When contacted, spokesman of the PHA said that in the past some projects including parks were neglected due to lack of funds, adding that renovation and maintenance of parks would be started when the funds were made available to them.
