Parks must be well cared for

Parks must be well cared for

From Neraca

I salute the Jakarta Metropolitan Administration for having established many parks in the city. The parks are essential for keeping the city fresh and cool. Pedestrians and motorists can rest in the parks during hot days. Each park is named after one of the country's heroes who sacrificed body and soul during the struggle of independence.

But the condition of some of the parks is saddening. They are neglected and full of litter. I would like to suggest that footpaths be constructed in parks and park users must be warned not to step on the grass. Also the persons who oversee the parks must be advised to carry out their responsibilities properly.

FEBRIANA SEBASTIAN

Jakarta