Zagreb Councilor Warns of 'Most Dangerous' Children's Park; Mayor Cites Predecessor's Opening

A Zagreb city councilor has raised alarms about a children's park, describing it as the "most dangerous" in the city. Ema Culi of the City Assembly detailed the hazards, including exposed sharp metal edges and a missing fence on one side, which poses risks for both children and pets.

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Iron bars with sharp edges are still there, nothing has been removed. The small park on one side doesn't even have a fence, which affects dogs entering and children leaving the park.

Culi reported that inspections in 2023 identified high risks and non-compliance with safety standards. Despite significant city spending on the park's construction and two separate renovation attempts in 2023 and 2025, the dangerous elements remain.

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Inspections in 2023 determined a high risk for children and non-compliance with norms, despite which hundreds of children are there daily.

Mayor Tomislav Tomašević acknowledged the park opened before his term. He mentioned ongoing discussions with designers about interventions, such as installing wooden benches to shield sharp areas. He also noted that a protective fence already exists along one side facing a road and suggested a discussion with citizens about potentially extending fencing towards cafe terraces.

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That park was opened before I became mayor.