Asphalt rehabilitation completed on National Park Circuit

Rehabilitation works have been completed along sections of the National Park Circuit, Thomas Land, Georgetown and have since been reopened to the public, according to the Protected Areas Commission (PAC). According to the Commission, the project was executed through a timely intervention by the Public Works Ministry, and was completed within the shortest possible time.

The PAC’s Board of Directors and Management have since expressed gratitude to the Ministry for its swift action and support. The National Park circuit, a key feature of the capital’s urban green space, is widely used for walking, jogging, cycling, and other forms of recreation – particularly in the evenings.
In an interview with Guyana Times on Tuesday, Chairman of the Protected Areas Commission, Robert Persaud, explained that the project was part of a broader initiative to enhance public spaces and promote healthy living among Guyanese. “The park is our main urban space where people go to recreate. Cyclists, athletes, families, everyone uses it,” Persaud said. “This resurfacing makes those facilities much more user-friendly and helps us to develop our green spaces in the city.”
He added that the initiative aligns closely with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s national agenda to promote wellness and active lifestyles. “It’s about creating that space where families can feel safe and where both kids and adults can enjoy healthy lifestyles. That’s why we have outdoor gyms there and other facilities. It all ties into promoting the President’s vision for a healthier nation… I want to thank Minister Madanlall Ramraj for his quick intervention and for supporting the Protected Areas Commission in upgrading that facility,” Persaud said.
He also commended First Lady Arya Ali for her continued support toward enhancing the park’s facilities, including the children’s play area, which has become a central attraction for families. “The First Lady has played a key role in supporting these initiatives, especially with the children’s play area,” he noted. “We want to ensure the park caters to everyone – children, adults and athletes alike.”
Beyond the recent works, Persaud revealed that the Government, in collaboration with both local and international partners, has plans to modernise and improve the National Park, Botanical Gardens, and Zoological Park. “We’re not just looking at maintenance but modernisation,” Persaud explained.
“We recently hosted the cycling event in the Botanical Gardens, and that’s just one example of how we plan to integrate recreational and sporting activities into these spaces. With support from local and overseas partners, we will be improving the facilities at all three parks.” He emphasised that these ongoing efforts are part of a long-term strategy to provide citizens with safe, accessible, and well-maintained green spaces that contribute to an enhanced quality of life.
“Our goal is to give citizens modern, convenient and inclusive recreational and green-space facilities,” he said while adding that “the National Park and Botanical Gardens are central to that vision – offering people an environment where they can exercise, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.”
The PAC, meanwhile, has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with relevant Ministries and partners to continually improve facilities and infrastructure within Guyana’s urban parks for the benefit of all Guyanese.