Hyderabad plans to give a themed makeover to 21 parks across the city.

Hyderabad: The city’s Central Zone, particularly the Khairatabad zone, will undergo a transformation with 21 parks being developed into theme-based public spaces. This initiative will include five GHMC circles: Jubilee Hills, Goshamahal, Mehdipatnam, Karwan, and Khairatabad.

The enhancement of these parks will include beautification efforts, designated walking areas, tree plantations, paver block pathways, and recreational facilities such as yoga and meditation zones. Eight parks in the Khairatabad and Jubilee Hills circles, three in Mehdipatnam, and one each in Karwan and Goshamahal will undergo this transformation. Some of the parks to be transformed include those in these areas.

The transformation will include beautification works, designated walking areas, tree plantations, paver block pathways, and recreational facilities such as yoga and meditation zones. The parks to be transformed include:

• KBR Park (17 acres)
• Herbal Garden (12 acres)
• Feroz Gandhi Park (1 acre)
• Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (10 acres)
• Chacha Nehru Park (12 acres)
• K Laxmi Narayana Yadav Park (8 acres)
• Kamalapuri Park (2 acres)
• Butterfly Park (2 acres)
• Red Hills City Level Park (1.2 acres)
• Nehru Park (1 acre)

GHMC officials stated that a consultancy firm will be hired to develop concept plans, designs, and themes. The selected firm will provide complete architectural and interior design services, with the project to be completed within six months of signing the agreement. This initiative aims to enhance the city’s green spaces, providing residents with improved recreational facilities and promoting a healthier lifestyle.