Temporary park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City handed over to serve Lunar New Year holiday

The park site was originally planned for the Phan Dinh Phung sports hall project, located at 8 Vo Van Tan Street in Xuan Hoa Ward.

The handover ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon at the park site, marking the transfer of the park from sponsor Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC to the Xuan Hoa Ward administration.

The event was attended by city and local officials, including Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Vo Van Minh, chairman of the municipal People’s Council, and Tran Quang Lam, head of the Department of Construction.

Speaking at the ceremony, Bui Quang Anh Vu, CEO of Phat Dat, said the company strongly supported the city’s policy of transforming centrally-located vacant land into public parks and flower gardens to serve residents during the Lunar New Year holiday.

He said that immediately after receiving the city’s directive, the company mobilized maximum manpower and resources to complete the project in time for the holiday.

Nguyen Van Duoc praised the project for being completed in an exceptionally short time of about 20 days, noting that the city has gained a beautiful park covering more than one hectare.

On behalf of city leaders, Duoc thanked the sponsor and construction units for their rapid work, contributing to a more joyful, warm, and fulfilling holiday for residents, particularly those in Xuan Hoa Ward.

He urged the ward administration to carefully manage, preserve, and maintain the park for long-term community benefit.

Nguyen Hung Hau, chairman of the Xuan Hoa Ward administration, expressed gratitude to city leaders, departments, and the sponsor, pledging to care for and sustain the park to enhance local quality of life.

The Phan Dinh Phung park is the earliest completed among nine prime sites identified by city authorities for conversion from vacant land into parks and flower gardens.

During the handover ceremony, many residents and visitors came to explore the park and expressed excitement about its landscape.

The park was developed under the theme ‘an ecological forest in the heart of the city,’ featuring multi-layered greenery with large trees, flowers, lawns, and shrubs suited to urban conditions.

In addition to green space, the park includes community activity zones, art spaces, and fitness and sports areas.