Both entrances of Cau Giay Park are in a state of collapse, propped up with makeshift repairs.
The park gate has discarded rusty doors, wooden gates, foam boxes, burlap sacks, and broken carts.
At the children's playground, parts of the artificial grass have been torn and are in ruins.
Debris is scattered throughout some sections of the walking paths.
The same situation is seen at Nghia Do Park, posing dangers for visitors.
The lack of public and recreational spaces has remained a thorny issue in Hanoi amid rapid urbanisation.
The Vietnam News Agency reported that five parks under the city's management — Thong Nhat, Thu Le, Bach Thao, and Hoa Binh — are earmarked for upgrading.
The city will also renovate 45 other parks managed by districts between now and 2025.
