Prayagraj: The city is set to get a maze-themed green space at Nandigram in Kalindipuram, with the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation taking up the project under the state’s Upvan Yojana. The park will be developed over around 20,000 square metres at an estimated cost of about Rs 3 crore.Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani laid the foundation stone for the park on Thursday, marking the beginning of a project aimed at combining dense greenery, recreation and facilities for physical activity. Around 75,000 saplings are planned to be planted as part of the project, giving the facility a dense green character.The park will be developed using the Miyawaki plantation approach, in which trees and shrubs are planted densely in multiple layers to create a compact green cover. The proposed maze-style design, with pathways winding through the plantation, is expected to distinguish the facility from conventional neighbourhood parks. The park will have open lawns, landscaped areas and walking pathways, providing residents with space for morning and evening walks. An open-air gym and a dedicated yoga area will also be developed to encourage regular physical activity. Seating spaces and other visitor amenities are planned to make the park suitable for families, children and senior citizens.For cleanliness, environment-friendly dustbins will be installed across the premises, while streetlights and high-mast lights will provide illumination and improve safety. The main entrance will have an open area, while landscaping and greenery will be used to create an organised recreational environment.Kesarwani said development of the city should not remain confined to roads and other infrastructure, but should also focus on creating clean, green and healthy public spaces. He said the project would transform a place that had earlier become a gathering point for anti-social elements into a modern public facility where residents could spend time amid greenery while pursuing fitness and recreational activities.