Residents complain about the deplorable state of a children's playground on Erkindik Boulevard
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bishkek residents are complaining about the poor condition of a children's playground on Erkindik Boulevard.
- The playground, opened just over a year ago, is reportedly unsafe and unsanitary.
- Parents express concern over lack of maintenance and potential for injuries, with claims of homeless individuals sleeping there at night.
Residents of Bishkek are voicing strong complaints about the dilapidated state of a children's playground located on Erkindik Boulevard. The facility, which was inaugurated just over a year ago, has reportedly fallen into disrepair, raising serious safety concerns for the children who use it.
One parent described the playground as being in a "broken state," questioning why the local administration is not ensuring its upkeep and repair. "What if one of the children gets injured, who will be held responsible?" she asked. The parent also noted that the playground has not been cleaned since its opening, and alleged that homeless individuals sleep there at night, while young people consume alcohol and damage the structures.
This playground was opened just over a year ago, but it is already in such a broken state that it is unsafe for our children. Why doesn't the akimat monitor and repair the children's zone? And if one of the children gets injured, who will be responsible?
Images shared by concerned citizens depict slides and swings defaced with graffiti, and the entire area described as dirty and neglected. The parents are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of attention from city authorities to the conditions under which children are forced to play.
This is not the first time residents have raised issues regarding Erkindik Boulevard. Previously, citizens appealed to the mayor's office to address the decline of rose gardens in the area, but their complaints were reportedly ignored. Residents can report news via WhatsApp.
At night, homeless people sleep here, young people drink beer and break the structures. The slides and swings are painted, including with obscenities, everything is dirty, grimy, and none of the city authorities care about the conditions in which children are forced to play.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.