RESIDENTS in Damansara Utama will welcome a newly revamped park in Jalan SS20/12 by end of the month.

The park, which was upgraded to “active field” status, will be equipped with a gazebo, new walkway, proper lighting and outdoor exercise equipment such as parallel bars and taiji wheel.

Resident Hui Seng Kit, 50, said a better equipped park would encourage people to spend more time outdoors, exercising.

“The park is a gathering place for residents and this will foster a closer community,” Hui added.

Damansara Utama assemblyman Yeo Bee Yin said the upgrade cost RM119,570.

“We installed an underground drywell tank, four types of exercise equipment, benches and lightings,” she said, explaining that the “active field” initiative was the state government’s effort to standardise selected parks in Selangor.

Petaling Jaya City (MBPJ) councillor Jamaliah Jamaludin said an “active field” was identified based on factors such as suggestion by the councillor, feedback from residents, and the state of the park as well as its sustainability.

“The proposed park will then be assessed by MBPJ Landscape Department and they will make the selection,” she added.