Playland at National Park closed for maintenance

The Playland Fun Park situated at the National Park at Thomas Lands, Georgetown is currently closed to the public until further notice.
The Protected Areas Commission on Tuesday, September 17, posted an announcement of the temporary closure of the Playland Fun Park for maintenance and repairs of the facilities.
The Fun Park is one of the listed fun parks in Georgetown which fall under the Protected Areas Commission— an arm within the Public Infrastructure Ministry.
The Fun Park’s existence dates back to 1997 according to archives from the Guyana National Library. This Fun Park was then rehabilitated by the Inner-Wheel Club of Georgetown back in 2013, with special provisions in place for children and persons with disabilities.
The Fun Park consisted of a range of playground equipment and areas for children, similar to those at the New Amsterdam Special Needs School.
These play objects were aimed at bringing joy, laughter and space to play and express themselves to one of the most vulnerable groups in society.
Guyana Times reached out to the Protected Areas Commission for some information but they were unable to provide further information concerning the closure, proposed upgrades and funding of the play park.
At the moment, there are no other parks in Georgetown that cater to needs of children with disabilities. As a result, parents, guardians and children are left uncertain of what and when to expect the accessibility of the play park.