The Department of Parks and Gardens is scouting for open spaces to develop recreational parks.
Interest Groups are to pitch in to increase the number of recreational spaces nationwide.
To nature lovers, Accra is becoming a jungle of concrete, with high-rise blocks swallowing up the few green spaces left.
They say a recreational Park will be a breath of fresh air to soak in the smells and sights of nature while promoting mental and physical health.
Construction is booming in the capital, Accra. Every little space you see today is swallowed up by a structure tomorrow. Trees are constantly being destroyed to pave way for their concrete cousins, turning the city into a literal concrete jungle.
The lack of green space is pushing some private individuals, especially in Accra, to be innovative. But some worry that parks and green spaces — already at a premium in Accra — are falling victim to urbanization.
Despite there being only a handful of green, recreational spaces there’s hope on the horizon.
The Department of Parks and Gardens is exploring and hopes to soon offer a connection to nature.
It is asking stakeholders to collaborate with them to transform our communities.
Luckily, there are a few spaces scattered across the country. Legon Botanical Gardens and Playground, Mmofra Place, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum, the underutilized Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, Rufus Green Parks, Lakeside Marina Park, Aburi Botanical Gardens and the Rattray Park in Kumasi.
To nature lovers, time is nigh for more discussions on creating new open spaces and protecting the old.
For they say such green spaces not only provide psychological relaxation and stress alleviation but also stimulate social cohesion, support physical activity and reduce exposure to air pollution.
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