title: Sivaji Park
text: # Sivaji Park
  
  Sivaji Park is an urban park in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam. It is spread over 16 acres (6.5 ha) of land and is surrounded by MVP Colony and Sivajipalem. Originally a dumping yard, it was created in 1999 with an initial investment of ₹ 8 lakh.
  
  It is one of the most famous attractions of Visakhapatnam. However, The Hindu reports that the park has become a garbage dump with "Overgrown shrubs, broken benches, and play equipment".
  
  ## Image Gallery
  
  * (Thunbergia grandiflora) Flower bud at Shivaji Park
  * Walkway at Shivaji park
  * Children's play area at shivaji park
  * Amphi theater at Shivaji Park in Visakhapatnam
  * Bench at Shivaji Park
  