The Jakarta Government continues to finalize preparations for several city parks that will be open 24 hours.

Supervision must be tightened

Those six parks are Langsat, Taman Ayodya, Tebet Eco Park, Lapangan Banteng, Menteng, and Literasi Martha Tiahahu.

Jakarta City Council Chairman, Khoirudin, supported the activation of city parks for 24 hours. Moreover, there is a segment of residents who need city parks to operate until nighttime for refreshing or just for exercising.

"I support it, and if necessary, we can add more parks to operate 24 hours," he expressed, at City Council building, Wednesdsy (4/9).

He also reminded that the operation of the park 24 hours required strict supervision to prevent the park from being misused for negative purposes.

"Supervision must be tightened. Maximize parks for residents to refresh. Indeed, the economic and social tensions are already high, so they need a refreshing. I support the opening of parks 24 hours," he asserted.

Previously, Jakarta Data and Information Center Head, Ivan Murcahyo ensured parks must have basic facilities, such as main lights, CCTV, toilets, security posts, and security officers.

He added residents who want to engage in activities at the park location would be recorded, as well as their schedules and area zones would be adjusted, making it easier for monitoring and management.

"Usually, the sports in the park only go until 5 PM, we will try to open in the evening for futsal and badminton, of course with the approval of the local residents," he added.

To maximize the security, the Jakarta Government would also involve the mayor, neighborhood units (RT/RW), and locals.