Vehicles parked on Kadri ground in Mangaluru
The resident said the issue had also been raised during the Prajaseva Andolan public hearing on Sept 26, where authorities assured residents that steps would be taken to maintain the facility.
Residents said the regular movement of vehicles and other activities have restricted children from using the playground. “When the medical staff or two-wheeler learners come in, they do not let children play,” he alleged. Referring to the assurances received from authorities, the resident said, “They promised us that they will do their best to maintain it, but we are still waiting for action.
Mangaluru: Locals have urged the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) and Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath to intervene and restore Kadri public playground, alleging that the children’s recreational space is increasingly being used for two-wheeler driving lessons, medical camps and related activities, and parking of commercial vehicles. They also raised concerns over inadequate maintenance, security and the frequent removal or bypassing of barricades installed to prevent unauthorised access.
Shetty said the City Hospital road project is expected to take about a month to complete, and that the temporary parking arrangement at the playground will be discontinued once the work is over. Residents have sought regular maintenance and stronger security measures to ensure that the playground remains accessible to children, even while infrastructure works continue in the surrounding area.