Delhi is likely to get its first dedicated pet park later this year, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reviving a long-pending project in Jangpura that has remained shut despite being developed nearly two years ago.
Spread across around 1.5 acres near the Jangpura-Defence Colony flyover, the facility is expected to become operational once a private agency is appointed to run and maintain it. Fresh tenders for the project were issued earlier this month under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
MCD officials said the civic body expects to finalise an operator within the next two to three weeks. The park will be capable of accommodating more than 20 dogs at a time and is being designed as a comprehensive pet-friendly space.
The facility will include dedicated exercise and play areas, dog trails, swimming and tracking zones, grooming and veterinary services and a day-care centre for pet owners. Safety measures such as double-gated entry points have also been planned to prevent pets from accidentally leaving the premises.
The project was originally developed in 2023, but failed to open due to delays in appointing an operator. Officials said the absence of a functional MCD Standing Committee for approving tender proposals contributed to the delay, while subsequent approvals also remained pending.
Under the first phase, shipping containers were converted into a veterinary clinic, grooming centre and cafeteria. Entry to the park will be restricted to registered and vaccinated pet dogs, with registrations from MCD and other NCR civic bodies being accepted. Officials said the success of the Jangpura facility will determine whether similar pet parks would be developed elsewhere in the city. The civic body is also considering a separate area for stray dogs, with dedicated access and segregation from pet recreation zones.
