00:07In many Indian cities, parks have become stories of neglect, broken swings, shrinking green cover,
00:13and unsafe corners. But Pune tells a different story. Here, parks are not simply surviving,
00:23they are becoming the city's last remaining playgrounds. With summer vacations underway,
00:28Pune's parks are overflowing with visitors. Toddlers queue up for slides, families spread out
00:34on lawns, senior citizens occupy walking tracks. In a rapidly urbanizing city where open grounds are
00:41disappearing, these green pockets are no longer optional public spaces, they are daily lifelines.
00:47Known as the city of gardens, Pune today has 216 parks under the Pune Municipal Corporation.
00:53Among the busiest this summer are Sarasbhaag, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raji Garden, Peshwe Park,
01:00Katraj Zoo, and PL Deshpande Garden. And unlike many cities struggling with failing civic infrastructure,
01:07Pune's administration says maintenance begins before problems emerge.
01:16Parks are witnessing huge footfall during summer vacations. To ensure everyone gets their share
01:21of time to relax, parks are now open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 4
01:28p.m. to 9 p.m.
01:30After the parks become empty late at night, staff members clean the parks and restrooms.
01:36As visitor numbers climb, the garden department says inspections, repairs, sanitation work and
01:41greenery management have intensified. Special attention is being given to irrigation systems,
01:47trees and lawns so that the city's green spaces survive the harsh summer heat.
01:52But for children, parks are more than well-maintained landscapes. They are spaces where they can simply
01:57run, climb, gather and play. But in neighborhoods increasingly overtaken by concrete, many children
02:04no longer have accessible open grounds. Public parks are becoming one of the few remaining outdoor spaces
02:10left. Recognizing that pressure, officials say children's safety remains a priority.
02:19Usage of playground equipment increases during school holidays. We can carry out regular inspections
02:26and repair broken parts immediately to ensure children remain safe.
02:32These parks are not just municipal property. They belong to all of us.
02:36Across India, childhood is steadily moving indoors into coaching centers, mobile screens and cramped
02:42apartments. In that changing reality, Pune's parks offer something becoming increasingly rare.
02:47Safe, accessible outdoor spaces. They may not fully replace the city's disappearing playgrounds.
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