Dehradun is set to become home to Uttarakhand's first "Pink Park" — a public space designed exclusively for women and children under the age of 10. The Dehradun Municipal Corporation has started looking for suitable land for the project, and construction will begin once the site is finalised.
What will the Pink Park offer?
The park is being planned as a combined recreation, wellness, and learning hub. According to the Google Featured Snippet, the park will include walking tracks, an open-air gym, a Pink Library, and gaming zones. Other highlights include a reading corner, a gaming zone equipped for table tennis and carrom, landscaped green cover, and clean public toilets.
Why is the Pink Park different?
What sets this initiative apart is its staffing model. Every role — from security personnel to gardeners — is to be filled by women. This is an effort to make the space feel secure and welcoming for its intended users. The all-women staff is designed to create a safe, comfortable environment where women and young children can relax and play without concerns.
"The park will include walking tracks, an open-air gym, a Pink Library, gaming zones, and an all-women staff to create a secure, welcoming atmosphere for women and children up to age 10." — Google Featured Snippet
Our Take: A step toward safer public spaces for women
In our view, the Pink Park is a practical and thoughtful response to a real problem. Many women in Indian cities avoid public parks because they do not feel safe or comfortable. By creating a women-only space with female staff at every level, the Dehradun Municipal Corporation is addressing that concern directly. The inclusion of a library, gym, and gaming zones also makes it more than just a park — it becomes a community hub for recreation and learning. While some may question the idea of gender-segregated spaces, the reality is that until public spaces are universally safe, initiatives like this offer a necessary alternative. We hope the project moves forward quickly and serves as a model for other cities.
