Work on several new parks completed, but yet to open: CMC members

NT Bureau

DOHA: Some members of the Central Municipal Council revealed that meetings will be held during the coming period with the Public Parks Department, at the Ministry of Municipality, to discuss the reasons for the delay in opening about 20 parks to the public, despite their readiness and the completion of work on them months ago, Al Raya reports.

They said that the parks awaiting opening include Rawdat Al Hamama Central Park, Al Thameed Park, Rawdat Iqdeem Park, Bu Hamour Park, 3 Furjan Gardens in Al Wakrah, and other gardens in Hazm Al Markhiya, Al Thumama, Al Sailiya, Al Sudan, Al Maarad, and other parks in various parts of the country.

The CMC members pointed out that public parks are considered the best outlet for families away from closed spaces, as parks are considered the ideal place for children and adults to relax and practice sports.

Because of the walking paths it provides, in addition to the equipment for practicing various types of sports, they point out that the parks during the winter, fall and spring seasons turn into a meeting place for families who are keen to take their children to these places.

They called on the Supervisory Committee for Beautification of Roads and Public Places in the State and the Public Parks Department to work on expanding the establishment of parks in residential areas, as well as green squares.

The spaces include space on both sides of the streets, so that they include walking and cycling paths, rest chairs, and places for fitness equipment, similar to Najma Street in the airport area, and Al Khatim Street in Al Gharrafa.