The memories of Nagpur's community, particularly those of children, have long centred around the Children's Traffic Park located at Dharampeth. However, the park now lies in disrepair, a consequence of the neglect it has suffered at the hands of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) authorities. Once a vibrant destination attracting visitors of all ages from various parts of the city, it now wears a deserted look. In the years around 2018-19, the park faced closure, robbing a generation of children of the once enjoyable experiences it provided.

The park was initially established with the goal of instilling traffic discipline among both children and citizens. This objective is crucial considering the deterioration in the traffic sense of a significant number of road users. However, the dormant civic body authorities seem indifferent to their duty, allowing the park to deteriorate into a dumping ground for discarded materials.

Rental bicycles, roads adorned with traffic signal themes, traffic signboards, and interactive spaces designed for children to observe and learn have all become relics of the past. What was once a place brimming with joy and learning has now become a neglected space, primarily used for citizens' routine morning and evening walks.

A stroll through the park exposes the lack of maintenance, with playground equipment rusting away and a once lively musical fountain now abandoned. Witnessing the blatant waste of public funds to cater to the whims of a few is disheartening. In an interview, Additional Municipal Commissioner, and Ravindra Bhelawe, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Garden), shed light on the potential future plans for the park. The closure of the park, according to civic officials, was attributed to complaints from residents in the vicinity. The daily congestion caused by citizens gathering at fast-food stalls in front of the park prompted a reconsideration of its continuation.

Bhelawe mentioned that NMC is planning to officially reopen the park and is in the process of selecting a partner to lease it. A presentation has been made to the Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) for the same. Goyal assured that although the timeline for reopening the park to the public is uncertain, efforts to revive and renovate it are underway. The officials revealed intentions to transform it into an educational space with a focus on traffic awareness for both children and citizens.

Anticipated plans include seminars and initiatives aimed at imparting valuable lessons in traffic education. However, the timeline and formal approval for these plans are still pending. Citizens are hopeful for the revival of Children's Traffic Park, envisioning it as a space for children to play, learn, and foster community bonds.