Overgrown plants and grass reflect the poor maintenance of Ibrahim Park at Tiruchi on Monday.
| Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY
Once buzzing with activity, the Ibrahim Park on West Boulevard road in Tiruchi is now crumbling under due to lack of proper maintenance and upkeep of the facilities.
The dilapidated condition of the amusement equipment and overgrown plants reflect the poor maintenance of the park, which is one of the oldest in the city.
“Ibrahim Park was the main recreational spot for residents and college students, as the greenery and well-manicured lawns of the park attract hordes of visitors. Since it is not being maintained properly, the footfall has declined,” said N. Jamaludeen, a resident of Anna Nagar.
Sprawling over 10,000 sq ft, Ibrahim Park was opened during the British colonial era and is one of the popular parks in the city. Though located in close-packed commercial neighbourhoods, it lacks reasonable patronage due to poor maintenance.
While a portion of the park…