Rawalpindi:
Before Eidul Fitr, the 45 recreational places throughout the city are experiencing extensive renovations to improve festive experience.
New fun walks are being introduced, including battery operated cars, dodging cars and computer games, for children.
In Ayub National Park, modern boats have been added to the three lakes so that visitors enjoy navigation.
Joyland is installing fun trips in the European style, while a variety of animals, including pet birds, predators such as wolves, lions, gueprados and bears, as well as elephants, ostriches, deer and monkeys, will be exhibited to captivate children.
New species of water birds have also been introduced in the lakes.
In homeland, the popular telesilla has been updated and will be operational for EID.
The entrance to all parks will remain free, but trips and other attractions will have access with a ticket, with increased prices this year due to inflation. Automobile and motorcycle parking rates have also been raised.
To guarantee security, CCTV cameras are being installed on all recreational sites, established to be completely functional one day before EID. Additional security guards have been implemented and security protocols have been updated.
During the first three days of EID, the parks will remain open from 9 am to 1 am, while on the fourth day, the regular hours of 10 am will resume at midnight.
The food stalls, including regular and additional suppliers, will be established in the parks.
The largest parks will also offer camels in camels and horses, as well as horse and carriage walks.
Modern decorative lighting has been installed in the parks, and floral arrangements have been used to improve the festive atmosphere.
Family attractions have been introduced, including small monuments, for the enjoyment of visitors.
According to the general director of the Ahmed Hassan Ranjha Parks and Horticulture Authority, the renewal and decoration of all parks will be completed before March 30.
Security arrangements will apply strictly, particularly in the main parks such as Children’s Park, Ladies Park, Ayub Park, Allama Iqbal Park, Shehbaz Sharif Park, Patriata Park and Jinnah Park.
