Delhi opens some of its parks and gardens, but no yoga & open gym allowed for now
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Delhi opens some of its parks and gardens, but no yoga & open gym allowed for now

The parks will remain opened only for specific hours, from 7 am to 10 am and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm every day.

   
Workers at Nehru Park said that people started coming to the park after 3 May | Photo: Manisha Mondal | ThePrint

Workers at Nehru Park said that people started coming to the park after 3 May | Photo: Manisha Mondal | ThePrint

New Delhi: In the fourth phase of lockdown, the Delhi government has allowed parks and gardens in the New Delhi Municipal Council area to remain open.

Starting Thursday, people were allowed to walk and jog in these parks and gardens. But open gyms, yoga and other activities remain prohibited.

The parks will also be opened for specific hours, from 7 am to 10 am and again from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

While at the parks, people will have to maintain social distancing and adhere to the public health guidelines. The Delhi government’s circular also mentions that entry of people above 65 years of age, children below 10 and persons with co-morbid conditions will be prohibited.

While yoga and open gym are prohibited, several people could be seen performing these activities, unaware of the guidelines.

ThePrint’s photographers Manisha Mondal and Suraj Singh Bisht visited two of the most popular parks in Delhi — Lodhi Garden and Nehru Park — and captured visitors in the sprawling gardens.

Athletes practising in Nehru Park | Photo: Manisha Mondal | ThePrint
A visitor at the Lodhi Garden which has opened after two months | Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint
An open gym at Nehru Park | Photo: Manisha Mondal | ThePrint
Visitors with masks at the Lodhi Garden  | Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint
A couple walk their dog in Lodhi Garden. Masks and hand sanitisers are the new normal in parks.  Photo: SUraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint
A man practicing Yoga in Lodhi Garden | Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint
A man performs yoga in Nehru Park. Many people in the parks were found to be unaware of the new guidelines. | Photo: Manisha Mondal | ThePrint