In a citizen-centric move to promote outdoor activity and community well-being, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has developed multiple unused spaces under city flyovers into sports arenas, landscaped zones, and green relaxation points. These efforts aim to encourage youth to shift away from excessive mobile usage and re-engage with outdoor sports and recreational spaces.
One of the most notable transformations includes the creation of a basketball court and skating rink beneath the Dighori flyover, now emerging as a favorite sports hub for local youth. Similarly, an expansive sports ground is taking shape under the Narendra Nagar flyover, providing much-needed open space for youngsters in the area.
These newly developed areas are not just limited to sports. In areas like Sakkardara, Mehandibagh, and Dahe Bazar, NMC has created landscaped zones complete with sitting arrangements, artistic columns, colorful umbrellas, and decorative greenery. These spaces now serve as peaceful retreats for senior citizens, patients’ families from nearby hospitals, shoppers, and general passersby seeking relaxation amid urban chaos.
At Mehandibagh, high-density neighborhoods now enjoy a refreshing public space for children to play and elderly to relax. Meanwhile, the Dahe Bazar flyover, located in a bustling market zone, now doubles up as a rest area for shopkeepers and customers.
By turning neglected urban spaces into community-friendly zones, NMC has brought life, color, and purpose back to the heart of the city. More importantly, these spaces are not just about beautification—they are places for people to play, breathe, relax, and reconnect with the city.
Here’s how people can use these spaces:
🏀 For Sports and Fitness:
Basketball courts and skating rinks, such as those under the Dighori flyover, are free to use.
Youth and local sports groups can practice daily or host friendly matches.
Early morning and evening hours are ideal for use, especially during cooler temperatures.
🏋️ For Exercise and Wellness:
Open-air green gyms installed under some flyovers can be used by fitness enthusiasts.
No registration is needed—just walk in and work out.
These zones are especially useful for residents who don’t have access to indoor gyms.
🌳 For Relaxation and Socializing:
Landscaped seating areas under flyovers like Mehandibagh and Dahe Bazar are ideal for relaxation, casual meetings, or waiting zones—especially helpful near hospitals and markets.
Senior citizens can use these spaces for morning gatherings or evening walks.
🎨 For Culture and Community:
Spaces with murals and art installations, like the one near Jayprakash Nagar Metro Station, offer a pleasant environment for photography, leisure, and educational visits.
Are there any rules or registrations?
No prior booking or registration is required for general public use.
For organized sports events or community gatherings, permission may be required from the respective NMC Zone office.
Cleanliness and public decorum must be maintained at all times.
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