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**Tiruchi Gets a Breath of Fresh Air with New Inclusive Park and Walking Track**

**TIRUCHI, INDIA – MAY 22, 2025** – Residents of Tiruchi are celebrating the inauguration of a new, inclusive park and walking track near Anna Stadium on Race Course Road. The ₹7.52 crore project, funded by Corporation General Funds, aims to provide recreation and promote healthy lifestyles for all sections of the community, including persons with disabilities and the elderly.

The park boasts a redeveloped 2.1 km walking track, adorned with decorative trees and modern LED lighting. Granite benches are placed along the path, offering rest stops. The park also includes activity-based recreational spaces such as dedicated areas for yoga and meditation, an open-air gym, and a children’s play area. Wheelchair accessibility has been a key design consideration. The walking tracks have been resurfaced with anti-slip pedestrian platforms to prioritize safety.

“The park and walking track are a perfect spot to unwind and get some exercise,” said S. Vinotha, a visitor. The project hopes to encourage non-motorised transport and walking among residents.

While the initiative is widely praised, civic activists like N. Jamaludeen emphasize the need for continued maintenance and addressing issues such as littering and stray dogs to ensure the park’s long-term success and appeal to visitors. Ghouse Baig, another resident says that redeveloping open spaces and waterbodies are crucial in creating a liveable and sustainable environment.

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