The Astronomy Park in Ha Dong District, the first open-air astronomy-themed Southeast Asian project, officially broke ground in 2017. Spanning 12 hectares, it has attracted large crowds since opening to the public just over a year ago.
But, after 6 pm, much of the park is plunged into darkness due to a lack of lighting, making it inconvenient and unsafe for people to walk, exercise or enjoy leisure activities.
Several lamp posts in the park fail to switch on in the evening, leaving walkways poorly lit and difficult to navigate.
Due to insufficient lighting, many visitors must use their phone torches to light the way while walking.
Children still play with limited visibility, heightening the risk of tripping or slipping.
The Astronomy Park accommodates a range of themed areas, including the Big Bang Square, the Zodiac Garden, the Solar System zone, the Milky Way path, the Moonlight Bridge, and the UFO Zone.
The lighting system beneath the UFO structure is also not switched on.
Children operate electric carts at high speeds without any safety gear, forcing pedestrians to dodge out of the way.
Nhat Minh, who lives near the park, said, “I used to come here to relax after work. At first, I thought the lights were off for maintenance, but days passed, and nothing changed.”
“Walking without lighting is risky, especially in the busy evening hours. The dense trees also create blind spots, which could draw drug users or thieves,” Minh said.
