The park covers 26 hectares in Hai Ba Trung District.
Fences around Capital Youth Park were removed last December, marking a shift towards an open, barrier-free space. The move was welcomed by residents as a step towards a more accessible and community-oriented public park.
Inside the park, tree trunks toppled by Typhoon Yagi in 2024 have remained strewn across the park, left to rot with no signs of a clean-up. Rubbish and dry branches are also scattered throughout the park. Meanwhile, toilets are damaged, frequently locked, and left unusable.
Despite the cluttered surroundings of fallen trees and rubbish, many children still play in the park, posing safety risks.
The park’s pathways have become cracked with uneven surfaces.
The fitness area is sparsely equipped, with many machines damaged or worn out.
Minh Hoa from Hai Ba Trung District said the paths become slippery and flooded when it rains, while much of the exercise equipment is broken or unusable, making workouts unsafe.
Several unauthorised structures in the park remain largely intact despite demolition orders, reflecting lax enforcement. For instance, a floating one storey structure was approved but illegally expanded into a two-storey bar.
At the park’s tennis hall, only the roof has been removed, while the steel frame and equipment remain fully intact.
