Lahore: The Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) recently decided to reopen 828 public parks in the city — along with preparing special standard operating procedures (SOPs) for five major parks, including Jinnah Park; a news source reported. This measure is part of the government’s province-wide smart lockdown initiative.
The five major parks for which special SOPs will be established include Bagh-e-Jinnah, Jilani Park, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Greater Iqbal Park, and National Park Qalma Chowk.
The PHA is considering a number of proposals for the said SOPs. According to the details available, under the first phase, people will be allowed to jog and walk but without any children present. In addition, all coronavirus precautions will be listed visibly at each park’s entrance and exit points. It has also been proposed that hand sanitizer and wash basins should be made available at all park entrance points, and that all visitors will be required to wear face masks within the premises of the parks.
The SOPs are expected to be finalised soon and Lahore’s public parks will be reopened after the relevant advisory by the department of health has been issued.
