A Humble Request for Green Play Spaces for Our Children

Petition addressed to: Government of Sikkim, Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Urban Development Department, and concerned ward authorities

To the Government of Sikkim, Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Urban Development
Department, and Respected Ward Authorities,
With great respect and gratitude for the continuous efforts made by the government
towards the development of Gangtok, we, as concerned parents and residents, would like to humbly place before you a small request regarding open spaces for our children.
We are truly thankful for the growth and progress our town has seen over the years. At the same time, we humbly wish to bring to your kind attention a simple hope shared by many families the wish for our children to have small, safe, green spaces where they can play outdoors, close to home.
We do not ask for anything elaborate. Simple, well kept spaces with grass, trees, a walking
path, and some open ground would mean a great deal. Nothing fancy just a little corner of nature where children can breathe fresh air and play safely.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to the
Government of Sikkim for the parks it has so thoughtfully already given to us especially
the Ridge Park and the park beside Palzor Stadium. These spaces mean a great deal to the people of Gangtok, and we are truly thankful for the vision and effort that went into creating them. We only humbly wish, with the greatest respect, that these two beloved parks could be looked after a little further perhaps with some additional greenery, safer play areas, and a few more child friendly touches so that our children may enjoy them even more fully and safely in the years to come.
With utmost humility, we request the concerned authorities to kindly consider, as and when feasible,  
* Kindly looking into any unused or underused public land in Gangtok’s neighbourhoods that could, in time, be considered for such purpose. 
* Gently encouraging the development of small green, open play areas for children, wherever possible. 
* Preserving our existing parks and open spaces, if it may kindly be considered, from further concretisation. 
* Working towards ensuring, over time, that each ward may have some access to a safe outdoor space for children.
* Continuing the good work of maintaining such spaces cleanliness, lighting, seating, and safety wherever they already exist. 

* Kindly considering, if feasible, some additional greenery, safer play corners, and child friendly upkeep at the much loved Ridge Park and the park beside Palzor Stadium, which already bring so much joy to the people of Gangtok.
* If possible, involving parents, schools, and local communities in a small way when such spaces are being planned.

We understand that city planning involves many priorities and constraints, and we deeply respect the wisdom and experience of the authorities in balancing these needs. We simply wished to humbly share this hope on behalf of the children of Gangtok.