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FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION (FCTA)
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT) PARKS POLICY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents :

Part ONE
Introduction 569
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Preamble.. = 569
a)

Parks and Recreation Desariment - : 571

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Policy thrust of the FCTA on Parks, Green Atess anid

Open Spaces . 571
Responsibility of Parks a een Deasinente, 57]
Ab

Development of Parks, Green Areas and Open —— in

the PCI. 57]
1.1.5. Status of Parks, Green Areas and Oven Spaces in the FCT 57]
1.2.0. Vision and Mission of the Policy.. a 572
1.2.1. Vision.. O12
2.2, Mission.. a2
1.3.0. Mandate of Parks ae Recreation Deneramentl 572
1.4.0. Functions of the Department 572
Part Two
2.0.0. GREENING CONCEPTS
2.1.0. Green Belt.. S/d
2.2.0. Abuja Greenways .. ee)
2.3.0. Green Infrastructure 576
2.4.0. Green Regeneration: 576
2.5.0, Green Car Park.. 577
2.6.0. Green on Buildings a 577
2.7.0. Trees and Natural Features and Protection and
Preservation sites... 577
2.8.0. Park Operating Licence .. ; S77
2:90. Skill fae on Parks, Gieen Ae:eas re 1Open Spaces
inthe FCT. oa re S11
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Part THREE

DEFINITION, CLASSIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FCT

PARKS AND GREEN AREAS
Park 578
Green Area 578
Open Spaces .. 578
Rea for Parks, Gieen fereas and Oren Souces
mahe PGTis 578
Parkettes 579
Neighbourhood Parks 579
District Parks 579
Regional Parks ws 580
City/Theme/Amusement Par ks 581
Linear Parks and Park Connectors .. 581
Special Facilities Parks/Green Area 581

Part Four

CLASSIFICATION, PERMISSIBLE AND COMBINATION OF FACILITIES

FOR PARKS

Part Five

5.0.0. PARK BRANDING

5.1.0. Naming and Branding of Parks, Green Areas and Open
Spaces ; bee : 587
5.1.1. Naming .. 587
5200 Branding of Sites 587

ParT SIX

6.0.0. Green AREAS UNDER Focus

Parks with Certificate of Occupancy 588
6.1.0.
Maintenance of Green Strips by adjoining Property Owner 5 588
6.2.0.
6.3.0. Property Owners _ 588
Energy Management in Parks . 588
6.4.0.
6.5.0. Provision of Security and Safety in Parks 589
Fire Prevention and Fighting Measures 589
6.6.0.
589
6.1.0. Prevention of Accidents in Water bodies ..
589
6.8.0. Safety of Play Equipment in Parks ..
: as 590
6.9.0. Security
Internally Generated Revenue... 590
6.10.0.
Part SEVEN
.. 590
7.0.0. SUB-I.EASE OF PARKS, GREEN AREAS AND OPEN SPACES
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Part EIGHT

8.0.0. DESIGN APPROVAL For PARKS, GREEN AREAS AND OPEN SPACES
8.1.0. Vetting and Approval of Drawings for FCT Parks 591
8.2.0. Design Approval Process for Parks, Green Areas and
Open Spaces 591
8.3.0. Park User Provisions and Prohibited Acts 592
8.4.0. Additional Provision for Parks .. - 592
8.5.0. Other Provisions for Regional Parks 592

Part NINE

9.0.0. INVOLVEMENT OF COMMUNITY BASED/NON-GOVERNMENTAL/

CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS ON THE BASIS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL
. RESPONSIBILITY

Part TEN

11.0.0. GLOSSARY
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INTRODUCTION

PREAMBLE :

This document contains the Policy for the operation of Parks,

Green -
Areas, Open Spaces and Recreational Sites in the ECT.
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S. I. No. 25 of 2019

FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION(FCTA)

FCT PARKS POLICY

Coimmence-
[6th Day of May, 2019]
ment.

PART ONE

1.1.1. Parks and Recreation Department, was created in 2004 and Parks and
Gazetted in 2005. It is one of the technical Departments under the Abuja Recreation
Department.
Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).
1.1.2. The Policy thrust of the FCT Administration on the sustainable Policy
development of designated Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces was Thrust of
published and Gazetted in 2005, which states thus : “... The Department of the FCTA on
Parks. Green
Parks and Recreation in the FCT has been mandated to take possession Areas and
of, secure and ensure the development of the city’s Green Areas, Open Open
Spaces and designated Parks in sustainable manner and with the active Spaces.
participation of the private sector.”

1.1.3. Parks and Recreation Department shall have the responsibility to Responsibility
enhance, ensure development, management and operation of Parks, Green of Parks and
Areas, Open Spaces.and other recreational sites in the FCT that include Wildlife Recreation
Department.
Reservations, other environmentally Historic Scenic Sites, Rock Outcrops,
Green Belts and River Valleys.
1.1.4. Parks and Recreation Department shall ensure the development, Development
management and operation of Recreational Parks; oversees the planting and of Parks.
Green Areas
maintenance of trees along road corridors and public parks; landscape and
and Open
beautify Open Spaces to enhance the city’s aesthetics; and encourages Space in the
recreation for healthy lifestyle amongst the FCT residents. FCT.

1.1.5. The Abuja Master Plan and Land Use Plan predicated the Green/ Status of
Garden City concept for the FCT and made provision of about 33% for Parks, Parks. Green
Areas and
Green Areas and Open Spaces which over time have been reduced due to
Gpen Spaces
distortions and re-design. Considering the effect of climate change on the in the FCT.
FCT Environment, all Layout Plans of the FCT shall provide not less than
33% land for Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces for carbon sequestration.
The lost green resources of the FCT due to physical developments shall be
recovered vertically on walls, horizontally on building tops.
All designated Parks, Green Areas, Open Spaces and other Recreational
Sites which Land Uses have been changed for other Land Uses shali be
recovered and reverted to Parks and Recreation Department. Some of these
include redesigned/encroached Plots, Bobo Plains, Green Belts, Zuma Rock
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Usuma Dain,
Wildlife Park, Abuja Ultra-Modern Zoological Garden at Lower
Wildlife
Zigakuchi Wildlife Park, Abuja Central Park Botanical Garden, Yaba
Park etc.

1.2.0. VISION AND MISSION OF THE POLICY

Vision. 1.2.1. To create a humane environment in a Green/Garden City setting

which will sustainably promote and provide adequate Park, Green and Open
Space resources and Recreational Sites for the present and future FCT
residents, visitors and tourists alike.

Mission. 1.2.2. To promote the effective planning, greening, landscaping,

and
beautification, administration and management of the Parks, Green Areas
Open Space resources of the FCT in line with the Abuja Master plan.

Mandate of 1.3.0. Mandate of Parks and Recreation Department:

n
(i) To ensure the sustainable development, management and operatio
Parks and
Recreation
Department. of all Parks, Green and Open Space resources in the FCT.
(ii) To ensure the beautification and landscaping of open spaces,
and
roads and in premises in order to enhance aesthetic appeal
monuments in the FCT.
(iii) To ensure sustainable tree planting and maintenance along Roads,
Parks, Green Areas, Open Spaces and in premises in the FCT.
the
(iv) To encourage recreational activities and healthy lifestyle among
Abuja residence and visitors alike.
Spaces
(v) To promote the conservation of Parks, Green Areas, Open
of Climate
and Recreational Sites to ensure biodiversity and mitigation
Change in the FCT. .
planting;
(vi) To generally ensure the greening of the FCT through tree
open spaces
development and use of recreational sites; enhancement of the
international
to improve the city scape in conformity with set standards and
best practices.

Functions of 1.4.0 Functions of the Department—

cation,
the
(i) To liaise with other Stakeholder Departments for the identifi
Department. pment and
planning, classification and documentation for the develo
recreational sites
management of Parks, Green Areas, Open Spaces, other
sity,
and designated Wildlife Sites for recreation and wellbeing, biodiver
conservation and ecotourism.
Parks,
(ii) Land Titles including Certificate of Occupancy on designated
mentall y Historic
Green Areas, Open Spaces, Wildlife Reservations, Environ
all lands
Scenic Sites, Rock Outcrops, Green Belts, River Valleys and
in the
designated for recreation, greening and landscaping shall be issued
kept
name of FCTA/Parks and Recreation Department. Such Titles will be
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in a dedicated Safe for Parks and Recreation Department with the Deed
Registry of Land Administration Department. However, copies of these
titles shall be transmitted to Parks and Recreation Department for records
and further processing.
(ii?) To collaborate with other relevant Departments in regulating the
designing, landscaping, development, preservation and control of Parks,
Green Areas and Open Spaces in FCT; to achieve sustainable green
development. ,
(iv) To ensure a balance between the built and natural environment by
incorporating greening concepts in all designs.
(v) To ensure tree planting and landscaping within all premises and planned
Districts in the FCT.
(vi) All Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces in the Area Councils of
FCT, Mass Housing Estates, Land Swap Districts and all other planned
areas shall be taken possession of and landscaped by Parks and Recreation
Department for public use.
(vii) There shall be a synergy between Parks and Recreation Department
and the Stakeholders mentioned in paragraph 1.4.0 (vi) above to stem
unauthorized trees/vegetation removal and other unwholesome green
practices. :
(viii) To encourage corporate organizations, communities ear other
stakeholders for collaborative efforts towards sustainable development and
protection of the environment in line with global best practices.
- (ix) Collaborating with the private sector in promoting special events
and programmes for the recreation, entertainment and leisure needs of
FCT residents and tourists.
(x) Propagation of seedlings for city wide tree planting and beautification.
(xi) Establishment of Tree Banks for the storage of matured plants for
replacement planting within the city.
(xii) Promotion of plant health by incorporating environmentally friendly
measures for maintaining plant life.
(xiii) Enhancement of Abuja City scape by the development of gardens,
sculptural monuments and other beautification elements including special
decorations during festive periods.
(xiv) Identification of the existing and potential wildlife sanctuaries, refuge
and corridors for capturing in subsequent spatial land use plan for the purpose
of biodiversity conservation.
(xv) Encouragement, monitoring and streamlining of the activities of
private plant nursery operators in designated areas in the FCT.
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and
(xvi) Promotion of educational tours to parks, wild life sanctuaries
other recreational sites within the city.
(xvii) Issuance of Operating License to Park Operators.
(xviii) Identification and harnessing of all revenue generating possibilities
derivable from the activities and services of Parks and Recreation
Department.
of
(xix) To collaborate with relevant Departments for the Enforcement
and regulati ons that would facilitat e
Parks Policy, guidelines, standards, rules
areas and open
the orderly development and management of parks, green
s in
spaces in FCT. In this regard, the Department will use Park.Inspector
2005 to monitor activitie s and enforce
line with the Abuja Parks Regulations
regulations in Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces.
and
(xx) Reviewing periodically Parks Policies, standards, rules
ment |
regulations that would facilitate the orderly development and manage
orary
of Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces in FCT to meet contemp
needs,
tree
(xxi) Encouraging Climate Change mitigation initiatives through
hubs for the
planting, conservation and adaptation actions to create oxygen
PCT.
(xxii) The Department of Parks and Recreation shall advice the
Department on the issuance of Stop Works, Quit
Development Control
Operators
Notice and Removal of Illegal Structures NOTICES to defaulting
Sites in the
on Parks, Green Areas, Open Spaces and other Recreational
PCT.
involved in
(xxiii) Parks and Recreation Department shall seal Parks
ng License.
un-authorized activities including withdrawal of Operati
Regulations.
(xxiv) Imposing stipulated levies for default of FCT Parks
tion of Letter
(xxv) Recommend to the Honourable Minister for the revoca
ed the terms and
of Intent and Sub-Lease Agreement that have breach
conditions therein.
operation in
(xxvi) Conducting actions that will enhance smooth Park
thé FCT.
of Green Areas
(xxvii) Co-ordinating planting, greening and landscaping
and Open Spaces in Abuja FCT.
trees; and
(xxviii) Issuance of permit to plant, prune or remove
multi-nationals and
(xxix) To grant permit to corporate organizations,
their corporate social
diplomatic communities for the purpose of exercising
and greeni ng of the City subject to
responsibility (CSR) in the enhancement
the approval of the Honourable Minister.
its improvement.
(xxx) To initiate the periodic review of this Policy towards
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(xxx/) Take necessary actions that will enhance smooth Park operation
in the FCT,
(xxxii) And other functions as directed by the Honourable Minister.

Part Two

2.0.0. Green Concepts are environmentally sustainable practices that Green

have been evolving over time in cities around the world. FCTA shall pursue Concepts.
the implementation of Green Concepts in line with the Provisions of the Abuja
Master Plan for the sustainable development of the City.
2.1.0. Activities within the Green Belt shall focus on green provision for Green Belt.
the purpose of protecting the city from environmental problems and for
recreational purposes. The city will benefit from plants/trees serving as filter
for obnoxious gasses, fumes and particulate matter. It will equally boost the
capacity of the city to mitigate problems associated with climate change. The
FCTA shall strive to protect the Green Belt which is already fragmented and
depleted by seeking compensations on the fringes of the FCC for the lost
areas in subsequent City plans and design. Lawn friendly activities such as
sports fields, parks and urban forest amongst others shall be promoted for the
wellbeing of the city within the Green Belt.
2.2.0. Greenways are non-motorized integrated corridors of linear and Abuja
open spaces which connect people and places together. Greenways.

In view of this definition, FCTA shall seek to develop an integrated

Greenway system for the City to encourage non-motorized circulation and
conservation of nature through the following—
(i) To take possession of and secure potential Green Way Trails within
parks, stream valleys and Road Corridors necessary for developing a
comprehensive Green Way System.
(if) The FCTA shall ensure the development of Green Ways by
_ interconnecting parks, green areas, open spaces with road corridors.
(ii?) The FCTA in conjunction with the private sector shall strive to achieve
an integrated Greenway network within the FCT. This shall be for the
purpose of conservation and protection of sensitive open spaces,
environmental and cultural resources, wild life habitat, riparian corridors,
and aesthetic values which are to control flooding and erosion with the
view to provide ecosystem services and encouragement of healthy lifestyle
through the provision of pedestrian and cycling access to the public.
(iv) In order to achieve an effective Greenways System, FCTA shall
reclaim and preserve all stream valleys within the City and such shall be
regarded as park and conservation areas.
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outside
(v) The FCTA shall ensure the identification of Greenways routes
ity and to
public parks and stream valleys which are necessary for continu
the relevant
ensure incorporation of such segments by developing through
- agencies.
ucture
Green 2:3.0. The FCTA shall pursue the development of green infrastr
contrib ute to
Infrastructure. and blue infrastructure where water is involved in order to
outlet for
environmental sanity and ecological balance and also provide
rain gardens , green roofs,
recreation. Green infrastructure such as: swales,
environ mentall y
vertical planting, native tree planting and porous pavement using
—on small and
friendly materials should be incorporated into landscape works
as housing , industry , office, business,
large scales in all developments such
streams and rivers
recreation etc. Water bodies, other man-made water bodies,
cal roles and
will have a focused attention to enable them serve their ecologi
a setback distance
also as an outlet for recreation. For stream and river courses,
commences. These
of 25-50 meters is recommended before any development
climate change
are to contribute positively to ecological balance and to mitigate
Agreement of
which are key agenda of the United Nations Climate Change
which Nigeria is signatory to.
2.4.0. This refers to the need for regeneration of greenery through
Green
degradation of
Regeneration. deliberate actions and activities as a result of destruction and
the City’s greenery. These include the following—
per plot meant for
(i) Ensuring the planting.ofa minimum of 5 trees
residential building development.
ionally have been
(ii) Ensuring that trees which accidentally and intent
gh the application
removed are replaced by such persons/organizations throu
not be less than five
of appropriate sanctions. Trees to be replaced must
years old or as may be recommended.
removed or defaced.
(iii) Ensuring that lawns are. not indiscriminately
persons/organizations that
Appropriate sanctions will be applied on any
tment where there
contravene. Permission must be obtained from the Depar
is need to remove portions of the lawn.
are required to be
(iv) Where large number of trees or vegetation
trees/vegetation will be
removed for purposes of development, such
ed or shall be fined
replaced by at least twice the number/volume remov
in line with extant laws. ,
lawns along raads and
(v) Green verges are the major corridors of green
n vehicular traffic and
highways and serve as protective barrier betwee
as for aesthetics. They shall
pedestrians and the adjoining LandUse as well
barricading for personal or
not be put to other uses such as driving, parking,
laws.
religious uses; violators shall be fined in line with extant
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2.5.0. In pursuing the Green Policy for the city, Green Car Park is to be Green Car
incorporated for parking lots within commercial premises for an ambient Park.
environment. Trees for other types of parking lots are emphasized.
2.6.0. These are encouraged within the city to make up for the loss of Green.on
green in parks and other developments. The Department will liaise with relevant Buildings.
Departments towards the achievement of this concept which include the
following—
(() Green roofs.
(i) Vertical planting.
(iif) Green walls.
(iv) Trellis.
Where necessary, FCTA will liaise with other MDA’s and Corporate
Organizations in achieving this objective.
2.7.0. The FCTA shall ensure the protection, preservation and Frees and
classification of trees in the FCT as follows— Natural
Features
(i) Trees : Trees in excess of 10 years in age and considered to be of Protection
cultural and amenity value shall be identified, tagged, preserved, given and
special care and classified as site for observation and research. Any Preservation
Sites. . «
person that fells or cuts down any of these trees shall be liable to a fine
in line with extant laws. Any person that prunes or mutilates any of
‘these trees without the permission of the Department shall be liable to a
fine in line with extant laws.
(ii) Natural Features : Other natural features like rock outcrops, giant
ant hills considered to be of tourist value shall be identified, tagged, preserved,
given special care and classified as a heritage site for observations and
research. Any person that blasts, defaces or mutilates such features shall
be liable to a fine in line with extant laws.
2.8.0. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall issue License to Park
Park Operators to regulate their activities in accordance with the Abuja Parks Operating
License.
Regulations 2005 [CAP. 128 LFN, 1990].
2.9.0. Parks and Recreation Department directly or in collaboration with Skill
relevant specialised institutions shall do the following— Acquisition
on Parks,
(i) Develop asyllabus on special skills for the development, management Green Areas
and operation of Park; propagation, plants, management and maintenance and Open
of tree ; landscaping, beautification and maintenance of open space or Spaces in the
.FCT:
static site; development of the right attitudes towards the protection,
préservation and conservation of natural resources in the FCT.
(i7) The Department in collaboration with FCTA Education and Agriculture
and Rural Development Secretariats or any other relevant Secretariat or
Department shall set up a Training Unit with the necessary facilities. Staff
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training to acquire
of the stakeholder Departments and others shall attend the
management,
special skills towards the effective and efficient development,
Areas.and Open
enhancement, maintenance and operation of Parks, Green
at inculcating in
Spaces. The training shall among other things be aimed
vation and conservation
them the right attitude towards the protection, preser
of natural resources in the FCT.
educational
(iii) For the purposes of obtaining the special training,
read and write.
background shall not be a hindrance except the inability to
having undergone
(iv) To ensure that all Park Operators show evidence of
will be withdrawn.
such training without which their operating license
training shall
(v) Successful stakeholders that participated in the special
for the sub-lease,
be issued Certificates of Participation that qualifies
and operation of
development, management, enhancement, maintenance
Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces in there .

PaRT THREE
OPMENT OF FCT PARKS
3.0.0. DEFINITION, CLASSIFICATION AND DEVEL
AND GREEN AREAS
defined as follows—
Park. 3.1.0. For the purposes of this Policy, Parks are
y developed with
(i) A publicly owned land within a planned area usuall
facilities for recreation and
grasses, trees, paths, picnic areas and other
relaxation such as sports fields and playgrounds.
and managed so as to
(i?) An area of land in a planned area reserved
as natural as possible ; and
remain un-spoilt, undeveloped and conserved
planned area developed
(iii) An.area of privately owned or leased land ina
derations.
to offer recreation or amusement for certain consi
corridor in a planned
Green Area. 3.2.0. Green area is a space of land or green
in its natural state or enhanced
geographical location which can be conserved
facilities to serve as “lungs” for
with both natural elements and recreational
ses.
the city or made available for recreational purpo
ting from physicat planning
Open 3.3.0. Open spaces are pieces of land resul
the cityscape.
Spaces. processes that can be landscaped to enhance
and Open Spaces in the
Requirements 3.4.0. Requirements for Parks, Green Areas
for Parks. FCT, Abuja—
Green Areas
and Open
Spaces in the
FCT. Abuja:
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3.4.1. The size is determined by the role it is expected to play in the Parkettes,
community. A Parkette is a relatively small Open Space in a planned area that
can be enhanced to provide visual relief, small doses of nature, opportunity for
rest and a break from the day’s activities for workers, shoppers and residents.
Parkettes should have easy pedestrian access as well as visual impact in non-
residential areas. Parkettes should be well landscaped with sitting and resting
spots, shrubs and floral beds. Children’s play equipment may however be included
in the residential areas. The distribution of Parkettes in the Territory is to serve
as part of the “green” system as enshrined in the Abuja Master Plan.
(a) Facilities : Fencing, sitting and resting areas, shrub and floral displays,
lights, few play equipment and special focus for children, paved walkways,
confined cycle tracks, litter bins, park furniture, steps and ramps.
(dD) Activities : Provide visual relief and aesthetic qualities for informal
active and passive recreation such as sitting, reading, gardening, children’s
play, family activities, meetings area for small informal groups, walking and
jogging.
3.4.2. Neighbourhood Parks are designated parks for recreational Neighbourhood
activities at the neighbourhood level. Parks.

Neighbourhood Parks shall continue to provide minor structured facilities

such as walkways, tennis courts, football pitches, volley ball courts, basketball
courts, gazebos and children’s playground, view centre as well as unstructured
areas (mainly made up of lawns and trees) such as children’s kick-about and
picnic grounds at a local level.
The design of Neighbourhood Parks shall be with the objective of better
relating unstructured and structured areas so as to increase free and natural
areas.
(a) Facilities : Fencing, football pitches, basketball and tennis courts,
playground equipment, paved and lit walkways, tuck shop, meeting areas,
litter bins, cycling tracks, Park Furniture, Picnic Sheds, Open Lawn, Adventure
Playgrounds, wading pools, barbecues, concessioned signage, rest room (for
male, female, physically challenged) and park administrative office.
(b) Activities : Sport, Picnics, Children’s Play, children’s parties, aerobics,
meetings, receptions, walking, jogging, cycling, sitting, reading, water games,
family outings, and for small informal groups, jogging, table games, native
board games (“Dara”™, “Ncho”, “Ayo”), etc.

3.4.3. District Parks service a cluster of neighbourhoods. They provide District

for major outdoor recreation of a more planned nature. They also provide Parks.
opportunities for various individual groups and community social contact, thus
serving as focal points at the community level.
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District Parks shall be planned to be centres of major Structured Facilities
in the Community.
The design of District Parks shall be with the objective of better relating
unstructured and structured areas so as to increase free and natural areas.
(a) Facilities : Fencing, floodlit sports field, swimming pools, tennis court,
fitness center, major playground equipment, free play and relaxation areas,
picnic area, wooded areas, small preserved natural area, Park furniture,
paved walkways, steps along slopes, concessioned signage, rest room (for
male, female and physically challenged), tent of approved size and number,
park administrative office, police outpost, emergency clinic and waste bin.
(b) Activities : Specialised activities by individuals, families, communities
and large groups such as sports, children’s play, children’s parties, aerobics,
jogging, cycling, sitting, reading, walking, fishing, swimming, water games,
picnics, rallies, open lectures, meetings, open air concerts, watching shows
or movies, table or native board games (“Dara”, “Ncho”, “Ayo”) and other
permissible recreational or amusement activities on a large scale for the
District.
Regional 3.4.4, Regional Parks are large Green Area defined in the Landuse
Parks. Plan that service acluster of Districts. They provide for large outdoor recreation
ofa more planned nature. They also provide opportunities for various individual
groups and community social contact, thus serving as focal points at the regional
level.
Regional Parks shall be planned to be centres of major Structured Facilities
in aregion of the FCT.
The design of Regional Parks shall be with the objective of better relating
unstructured and structured areas so as to increase free and natural areas at
a very large scale.
(a) Facilities : Conservation areas, botanical gardens, zoos, wildlife parks,
sanctuaries, refuges, nature reserves, waterway system, creeks, air field
(air strip), forest, lakes, Amphitheatre, camp grounds, comfort stations,
concession signage, playgrounds, tuck shops, litter bins, sporting facilities,
rest room (for male, female and physically challenged), park administrative
office, emergency clinic, police and fire service outpost, emergency
management services, green conference centres, park lodges, games
viewing tracks, cable cars, communication centres, aviaries and wildlife
trophy museums, audio-visual centres and other permissible amusement
and recreational facilities.
(b) Activities : Specialised activities by individuals, families, communities
and large groups such as sports, children’s play, children’s parties, aerobics,
jogging, cycling, sitting, reading, walking, fishing, swimming, water games,
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picnics, rallies, open lectures, meetings, open air concerts, watching shows or
movies, table or native board games (“Dara”, “Ncho”, “Ayo™) and other
permissible recreational or amusement activities on a large scale for the Region.
3.4.5. These are large Green Areas that provide for day outing for families City/Theme/
and individuals within the city. They serve as open green areas which give the Amusement
Parks.
city overall visual impression and identity as well as tourist attraction.
(a) Facilities : Fencing, Large lawn, picnic stands, trail, fair grounds,
major sports facilities, structured and unstructured facilities, lakes, preserved
unique historical, cultural or natural areas, mini amph‘theaters, camp grounds,
band stand, comfort stations, park furniture, concessioned signage, tea/
coffee and local soft drink e.g. Kunu, Koko, Dambu, Fura da Nono and
Danwake, cyber café, library, art gallery, souvenir shops, ‘bukateria’, fruit
shop, ‘suya’/barbecue spot.
(b) Activities : Specialized activities by individuals, families, communities
and large groups for day outings and events, e.g. picnic, rallies, open lectures,
open air concerts, film shows and viewing centre.
3.4.6. Linear Parks consist of Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces Linear Parks
along major highways and road intersections. They help to separate pedestrian and Park
Connectors.
from vehicular traffic. They also provide physical and visual linkages to the
entire city’s green system. ,
Park connectors consist of trails that connect Parks, Green Areas and
Open Spaces to one another, to home, commercial and other areas of the city.
(a) Facilities : Park benches, cycle tracks, trails and walkways, litter
bins, horse feeding boxes and other compatible facilities.
_ (a) Activities : Sitting, reading, resting, cycling, walking, jogging, bird
watch and horse riding.
3.4.7. Parks and Recreation Department shall plan and implement the Special
landscaping of buffer zones/road setbacks along major arterial road and Facilities
Parks/Green
expressways traversing the city like Airport Expressway, Outer Northern
Area.
Expressway, Outer Southern Expressway, etc.
These buffer zones/road setbacks will prioritize lawn friendly recreational
activities which will provide an overall pleasant visual impression.
(a) Facilities : Specified landscaping as requiréd, concessioned facilities,
concessioned signage, litter bins, mini-sport fields, play courts, park benches,
trails, cycle tracks, and horse trails.
(b) Activities : Jogging, sports activities — lawn tennis.
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Part Four

Classification. 4.0.0. The Abuja Park Regulations 2005 (Section 24) classified Parks
Permissible into TWO Broad groups, namely: Active Parks and Passive Parks. While
Active Parks are more intensively developed with natural elements and more
and
Combination
recreational facilities for large number of persons, Passive Parks are less
of Facilities
for Parks. intensively developed with less recreational facilities intended to attract low
“number of persons. The size, location and purpose of Parks are vital factors
" that determine the classification of Recreational Park into Active or Passive.
In terms of size: larger Parks are Active and Smaller ones are Passive generally.
Designs for Parks.in the FCT shall consist of soft and hard landscaping
elements, Therefore, designs for FCT Parks shall be guided by the
Classification: Permissible Structures and Facilities and; Combination of the
Elements and Facilities detailed in Tables 1,2, 3 and 4.

Taste 1: FCT Park CLASSIFICATION

S/N Space Type Size range Population Area

Classification (Hectate) served Service

|. | Parkette Family or Less than 500 -2,500 Within the

(Home- Home | Hectare radius of
Oriented) Oriented Play 0.5km
Grounds and
Garden

2. | .Neighbourhood | For 1-8 2,501-10,000 | Within the

Park: Neighbourhood | Hectares radius of
0.5-Ikm

3. | District Park: | Park for 9-20 10,001-50,000} Within the

Neighbourhoods | Hectares radius of
in a District 1.1-2km

4. | Citywide Park: | Park forthe | Over20-50] 50,001 and } Within the

Including FCG Hectares above radius of
Resorts and 2.1 -5km
Open Space
linkages

5, | Regional Park: | Park forthe — | Over 50 Serves entire] Over Skim

Includirig Wildlife) Whole FCT | Hectares population | radius
Park

6. | Linear Park Part of FCT " Entire

connectors Greenway population
Master Plan
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TABLE 2 : RECOMMENDED PARK THEMES

1. Amusement (Rides, Indoor Games, 15. Cultural.

oe ane Rock Garden, Slides, iG. Events
ame Simulators). ws
2. . Golf
Golfing io(Mini Golf 6 rR
Range, Golf Range, GolfR ie SIRE: a
Golf Lounges, Golf, Accommodation). ES: Naticesliiitt
= < 19. Sculpture Garden.
3. Children Playground. ..
. 20. Mini Museum.
4. Fitness.
5G Sport 21. Arts and Craft.
. Games/Sports.
oo. P 22. Health and Fitness.
6. Picnicking. .
. 23. Leisure.
7. Nurseries. .
. 24. Music Garden.
8.. Jogging. :
9. Walking/Traili 25. Amphi Theatre.
. Walking/Trailing.
; : 26. Reading.
10. Hunting. :
27. Boating.
11. Fishing. % Ps. 8 ;
28. Bird Viewing (Aviary).
12. Ornamentals.
29. Zoo
13. Water. aye
4. I Gard 30. Wildlife.
. Flower Garden.
31. Dog Park.

TABLE 3 : FCT Park DESIGN ELEMENTS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

1. Soft Landscaping Elements 2. Hard Landscaping Elements

(82% Minimum) (18% Maximum)
(a) Tree (a) Kerb
(6) Shrub (b) Trim
(c) Lawns/Turf (c) Walkway
(¢) Ground Cover (d) Driveway (in restricted areas)
(e) Ornamental Plant (e) Green Car Park (peripheral)
(f) Creepers/Climber (f) CCTV and Security
(g) Artificial Grass (g) Rock Boulder
(4) Topiary (A) Monuments/Sculptures
(4) Garden Light () Park Structures
- Select from List ‘3’ Below
(/) Litter Bin (ji) Park Facilities
- Select from List ‘4’ Below
(Ak) Signage
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3. Park Structures : 4, Park Facilities :

Fence (Block/Stone/Iron Rails/Picket) (i) Amusement Equipment

(/)
Gatehouse/Security Post/Watch (ii) Water Park ° ,
(ii)
Tower (iii) Children Playground
(iii) Barricades (Static/Movable) (iv) Picnic Ground
Public Convenience (¥) Polo Club and Turf
(iv)
() Park Bench (vi) Golf Course and Club House
Administrative Block (vii) Jogging Track .
(vi)
(vit) Ticketing Room (viii) Nature Trail

(viii) Souvenir Shop/Stand (ix) Racing Track

(x) Sport Facilities
(ix) Restaurant
(x?) Gymnasium
(x) Gazebo
(xi?) Swimming Poot (secluded area)
(xi) Snacks and Soft Drink Outlet
(xii) Pergola (xii?) Cable Car

(xiii) Water Fountain/Pond/Water Features (xiv) Aviary

(xiv) Bridges (Concrete/Iron/Wooded) (xv) Aquarium

(vi) Botanic Garden/Plant Nursery
(xv) Retaining wall (Concrete/Rocks/
Gabion) (xvii) Zoo/Zoological Garden

(xvi) Fishing Pad (xviii) Wildlife/Game Reserve/Sanctuary/

RefugeOther Acceptable Facilities
(xvii) Jettyx
(viii) Viewing Platform Proposed

(xix) Cultural Hall/Amphitheatre

(xx) Arcade/Gallery
(xx/) Resort (Eco/Green Lodges)Other
Acceptable Structures Proposed
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TABLE 4 :COMBINATIONS OF ELEMENTS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

FOR FCT Parks

Park Type Active Park Passive Park

Parkettes Parkette Parks are not Soft Landscaping Elements :

(Home-Oriented) : Active Items : a-e and/-k
Size: Below I Hectare
Hard landscaping Elements :
Items: a-/

’ Park Structures :
Items : /-v and xi-xvi

Park Facilities:
Items: (fi, vii, xiv, xvi

Neighbourhood Park: Soft Landscaping Elements : Soft Landscaping Elements :

Size: 1 - 8 Hectares Items: a-k Items : a@-k

Hard landscaping Elements : Hard landscaping Elements :

Items: a-/ Items: a-j
Park Structures : Park Structures :
Items : /-xix Items: /-xix

Park Facilities : Park Facilities :

Items : /i/, i, vii and any Items : Items: /7/i, A, vii and
TWO of: viv-xviii any ONE of: viv - xviii
(Relevant to Park Theme) (Relevant to Park Theme)

District Park Soft Landscaping Elements : Soft Landscaping Elements :

(Community Park) : ‘Items: a-k Items: a-k
Size: 9 -20 Hectares
Hard landscaping Elements : Hard landscaping Elements :
Items: a-/ Items: a-/

Park Structures: Park Structures :

Items : /- xiv Items : /-xix

Park Facilities : Park Facilities :

Items : Items: iii, iv, vii and any Items: Items: ///, a vif and
THREE of: x - xviii any TWOof:x-xvili
(Relevant to Park Theme) (Relevant to Park Theme)
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Park Type Active Park Passive Park

~ Soft Landscaping Elements : Citywide Parks are not

Citywide Park :
Size : Above 20-50 Hectares Items : All Passive

Hard landscaping Elements :

Items : All
Pa rk Structures ; All

Park Facilities :
Items : fii, i, vii, xvi, xvii and
5 others
(Relevant to Park Theme).

Regional Park : Soft Landscaping Elements ; Regional Parks are not

Size : Above 50 Hectares Items : All Passive

‘Hard landscaping Elements :

Items : All

Park Structures : All

Park Facilities :
Items : All (Multi-Themes)

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK STRUCTURES :

ping
(7) 82% minimum of Park land must be dedicated for soft landsca
without structures
(ii) 18% maximum of Park land can be dedicated for structured
developments
of cement
- (iii) Park Structurés should be permanent structures made
blocks, concrete, iron materials and modern roof.
(iv) Temporary structures are not permissible on FCT Parks.
res.
(v) Neighbourhood Parks shall have not more than 2 structu
sum total
(vi) Structures should be of appropriate shapes and the sizes
shall fall within the 18% area for structured developments.
parkingg lots excluding planting& areas
vii) y walkways and
Driveways;
shall fall within the 18% area for structured developments.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK FACILITIES :

(7) Park Facilities should be installed according to manufacturers’
. specifications and accompanied with operational manuals to be available
on the Park always for inspection by officials of the Department.
(ii) Park Facilities should have all safety measures put in place.
(iii) Moveable Park Facilities should not exceed 10 years in any Park
from the date of installation.
ACCEPTABLE ACTIVITIES IN FCT Parks :
All recreational, amusement and leisure activities specified by any
subsisting FCT Park Regulations.
Non-ACCEPTABLE ACTIVITIES IN FCT Parks :

Non-recreational, illicit and other illegal activities proscribed by any subsisting

FCT Park Regulations or Laws of Government

Part FIVE

5.0.0. PARK BRANDING.

5.1.0. Naming and Branding of Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces. Naming and
Branding of
5.1.1. Naming : General policy on naming of Public Parks : Parks, Green
Areas and
(7) Shall be in accordance with Geographical, Historical or Ecological
Open
features indigenous to the park site. Spaces.
(ii) Parks may be named after an individual where the individual has
made a significant contribution to the development of Parks or Nigeria.
(iii) Parks may also be named in memory of individuals or events that
have a direct bearing or major turning points in the life of the city or in the
repositioning of Park operation in the city or Nigeria.
5.2.0. Minimal branding shall be allowed in Parks and green areas. Branding of
Sites.
Branding shall be done in such a manner as not to deface or upset the natural
serene environment peculiar to a site.

Part Six

6.0.0. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall promote and Green Areas
under Focus.
regulate the use of Parks, Green Areas, Open Spaces, Road Reservation
Gardens, Recreation Centres/outlets, easements, Monuments, Listed sites and
Reservation Areas in the FCT. The purpose is not only to conserve the scenery,
the natural and historic objects and wildlife reservations but to also provide for
the enjoyment of users in such a manner and by such means as will leave the
sites unimpaired for the future generations.
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ancy
Parks with 6.1.0. Parks which have Titles including Certificate of Occup
be require d
Certificate of issued on them before the commencement of this policy shall
ements. of
Occupancy.
to submit their working drawings in accordance with the requir
Contro l standa rds throug h Parks
the Policy, Guidelines, and Development
ment |
and Recreation Department for onward transmission to the Depart
of Development Control for approval.
ping
Maintenance 6.2.0. Parks and Recreation Department shall ensure the landsca
in the “2009
of Green and maintenance of green strips adjoining properties as stipulated
of Green Strips by Owners of
Strips by FCT Policy Guidelines for the Maintenance
Adjoining
Adjoining Properties”.
Property
Owners.

Property 6.3.0. This policy shall ensure that owners of properties i.e. residential,
in
Owners. commercial, institutional and industrial enhance and maintain their premises
nes and Regulat ions. Parks and
accordance with the Parks Policy, Guideli
be |
Recreation Department shall ensure that owners who contravene would
sanctioned.
Space between
Also, the greening, landscaping and maintenance of Open
carried out by owners
the property lines and the pedestrian walkways shall be
of the property. - .
is very
Energy 6.4.0. Appropriate allocation and use of all energy resources
s, as such the Parks arid
Management important in order to meet the needs of the citizen
management of
in Parks. Recreation Department shall be involved in the planning and
, economics and
Park facilities, recognizing that inter-related issues of energy
parks and recreation
the environment have a profound effect on the delivery of
services.
component of Park
Responsible energy management must be an integral
be the policy regarding
planning and operations. The following shall therefore
energy conservation and management—
facilities shall be
(?)Emphasis on energy intensive recreational
wind, water and
discouraged. The use of renewable energy such as solar,
biofuel shall be encouraged.
conservation
(ii) Periodical review as necessary to implement energy
‘measures.
energy systems.
(ii?) Optimize the management of natural, human and built
and ensure energy efficient operations.
promoted.
(iv) Non-veh ‘cular mode of travel to Parks shall be
conservation
(v) Provision of Educational opportunities regarding energy
and management shall be encouraged.
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(vi) Parks and Recreation Department shall monitor as necessary and
enforce the implementation of appropriate energy planning, conservation
and management practices.
6.5.0. This policy is to help enhance the quality and safety of facilities Provision of
provided in Parks, green areas and open spaces within the FCT. The protection Security and
Safety in
of human life is the primary objective of providing security in Parks. It is Parks.
however instructive to note that this responsibility rests with the Park operators
and users alike. The strength of security operative manning each park will
depend on the nature of the Park as well as the number of visitors to the Park.
The Park Inspectors of the Department of Parks and Recreation and other
authorized security agents shall be responsible for ensuring security and safety
in public Parks.
Also the Department will carry out routine maintenance inspection and
recertification of all facilities within all parks, open spaces and green areas
from time to time to ensure safety.
6.6.0. Fire Prevention and Fighting Measures * Fire
Prevention
(i) Park operators shall invite FCT Fire Service Department according and Fighting
to their approved standard to conduct appropriate training on fire prevention Measures.
skills for workers in the Parks.
(ii) Park operators shall provide fire-fighting equipment according to the
FCT Fire Service Department’s recommendations such as fire extinguishers,
sand buckets, etc.
6.7.0. Prevention of Accidents in Water Bodies : Prevention
of Accidents
(i) Life jackets shall be provided where there are water bodies ina in Water
Park. Bodies.

(ii) Life Buoys shall be provided near water bodies where swimming
‘takes place.
(ii?) Floating signals or buoys shall be provided in water bodies for
_ recreation.
(iv) Trained life guards shall be available always around water bodies.
6.8.0. Safety of Play Equipment in Parks : Safety of
Play
(7) All equipment shall meet the standards set by the Standards Equipment
Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and comply with manufactures’ in Parks.
specifications.
(ii) All parks should keep and maintain First Aid Box. While District
parks, City parks and Regional parks should be equipped with functional
clinic.
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Security: 6.9.0. The introduction of human and electronic devices including Close
green
Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras for the monitoring of Parks and
areas shall be encouraged to enhance security in such places.

Internally 6.10.0. The Department shall exploit all available avenues toward
Generated Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the lease, rental, concession,
Areas
Revenue.
branding, development, management and operation of Parks, Green
fees
and Open Spaces in the FCT. Accordingly, the following charges and
shall apply.
(i) Non refundable pre-qualification fee to obtain Expression of Interest
Form for the purpose of gathering information on the applicant ;
d
(i?) Non refundable fee for processing of application of qualifie
applicant;
for
(iii) Management fee for the monitoring of physical development
compliance with Park Themes ;
the
(iv) License fee is to be paid after approval of grant of sub-lease by
as contained
Honourable Minister. It is a requirement for the operation of Park
in the Abuja Parks Regulations 2005 ;
Parks
(v) Contravention fees are charged for contravention of Abuja
Regulations 2005 ;
shall
Where necessary, a schedule of fees governing the above charges
FCT from time to time.
be approved by the Honourable Minister

Part SEVEN
SPACES
Sub-lease of 7.0.0. SUB-LEASE: OF PARKS, GREEN AREAS AND OPEN
for the
7.1.0. Parks and Recreation Department shall be responsible
Parks. Green
Areas and ),
Neigbo urhood
Open sub-lease and management of all Parks (Regional, District,
Spaces. ~ Green Areas and Open Spaces ete. for public use.
of
Adequate budgetary provisions should be made for the management
of adequate fund
such Parks/Green Areas/Open Spaces. In the event of lack
in FCT, the Department can
to cater for the large.scale development of Parks
partner with public, private, NGOs, CBOs and individuals. In this case, the
etc. to these
Department can sub-lease the Parks/Green Areas/Open Spaces
public and also to fast track the
organisations for the benefit of the general
development of FCT.
The sub-lease process is as follows :
(a) Purchase of Application form with the prescribed non-refundable
fee and subject to review from time to time.
with
(b) Submission of duly completed application form accompanied
the following:
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(7) Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Registration and Form
C07 from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
(ii) Three Years (Recent) Tax Clearance Certificate.
(iif) Company Profile.
(iv) Technical competence and Financial naomi
(v) Schematic Concept Plan.
(c) Forwarding of list of successful applications for sub-lease to the
Honourable Minister, FCT, through the Land Use and Allocation Committee
(LUAC), for Ministerial Approval.
(d) Issuance of Letter of Intent for sub-lease by Parks and Recreation
Department.
(e) Upon approval of the Honourable Minister, there shall be payment of
non-refundable Letter of Intent (LOI) fee commensurate to the Park size
(rate charged per hectare) and location.
(7) Parks and Recreation Department shall initiate the process with the
Legal Secretariat and the Deeds Registry of Lands Administration
Department for the obtaining of Deed of Sub-Lease Agreement.

Part EIGHT

8.0.0. Desicn APPROVAL For Parks, GREEN AREAS AND OPEN SPACES

8.1.0. The Development Control Department shall in conjunction with Vetting and.
Parks and Recreation Department and other stakeholder Departments vet Approval of
Drawings for
and approve Drawings for the landscaping, enhancement and development of
FCT Parks.
designated Parks, Greens Areas, Open Spaces and other recreational sites.
8.2.0. Design Approval Process for Parks, Green Areas and Open Design
Spaces: Approval
Process for
(i) Designs, Reports and Documents required for approval purposes over Parks. Green
Parks, Green Areas and Open Spaces shall include: Planning, Architectural/ Areas and
Landscape Architectural and Engineering Designs; Environmental Impact Open
Spaces.
~ Assessment (EIA); Site Analysis Report and Plan (SAR&P).
(i) Designs, Reports and Documents for approval purposes over Parks,
Green Areas and Open Spaces shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation
‘Department for onward transmission to the Development Control
Department for approval.
(iii) A copy of the Approved Drawing shall be returned to Parks and
Recreation Department for documentation.
(i) Parks and Recreation Départment in conjunction with relevant
Departments ‘shall initiate the process for the granting of Sub-lease
Agreement.
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(v) Approved Parks shall be developed in accordance with the Park
Themes and the approved drawings.
Parks
Park User 8.3.0. For the proper operation of Parks in the FCT, the Abuja
;
Provisions Regulations, 2005 shall apply to all Park Operators and Users.
and
Prohibited
Acts.

Additional 8.4.0. Additional Provisions for Parks :

in all
Provisions
(i) Food Sanitation.—A\\ food services facilities and operations
for Parks. ion Board (AEPB) food
Park sites must meet Abuja Environmenta l Protect
safety requirement.
within a
(ii) Restriction on Lodging.—No person shall reside or lodge
designated Park except parks designated as holiday resorts.
ons of the
(iii) Authority to Order Persons to Leave.—Relevant provisi
,
Abuja Parks Regulations shall apply.

Other 8.5.0, Other Provisions for Regional Parks :

and around
(i) Animals within regional parks have the right of way within
Provisions
_ for Regional
Parks. buffers.
the conservation
(i?) Motorists are not allowed to horn within and around
areas.
areas while vehicles are restricted to defined parking
(iii) Indiscriminate bush burning is prohibited within Parks.
e of altering
(iv) Encroachment in any form by human activities capabl
the natural setting is prohibited. .
allowed by licensed
(v) Poaching is prohibited, only sport hunting can be
‘
individual.
and their enclosures
(vi) Acquisition, introduction of wildlife specimen
and Recreation.
shall be with the approval of Department of Parks
within parks shall be
(vii) Keeping of wildlife pets and vendors alike
Recreation.
with the approval of the Department of Parks and
and especially
(viii) Wildlife, wildlife trophies trafficking within the parks
the conservation areas is prohibited.
areas are prohibited.
(ix) Grazing, logging and lobbing in conservation
forms of equestrian
(x) The Department shall control and regulate all
animal s such as dogs within the
activities as well as keeping of other social
Parks.
be acquired through
(xi) In the stocking of life animals in Parks, they shall
intentional breeding,
donations, loans, purchase, natural species reproduction,
done in accordance
trade, capture or rescue. All animal transactions shall be
in a manner that ensure the
with all extant rule and regulations conducted
welfare of the animals.
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Part NINE
9.0.0. —{1) This policy is aimed at encouraging Cor porate Organisations, Involvement
Schools/Institutions, Civil Societies, Volunteers/Religious Institutions to of
participate in the development of green areas and open spaces in the following Community
areas : , Based/Non-
Governmental/
(7) Park Development. Corporate
(ii) Vegetable gardening (urban gardening). Organisations
on the Basis
(zi7) Nurseries.
of Corporate
(iv) Orchards. Social
(v) City-wide tree planting programs. Responsibility.
2. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall partner with Corporate
Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the promotion
and delivery of recreational activities in the FCT.

PART TEN
10.0.0. GLossary Glossary.
10.1.1. Park—for the pur poses of this policy, a Park shall be defined as
follows :
(i) A publicly owned area of land, usually with grass, trees, paths, sports
fields, play grounds, picnic areas, and other features for recreation and
relaxation.
(ii) An area of land reserved and managed so that it remains un-spoilt,
undeveloped and as natural as possible ; and
(iit) An area of privately owned or leased land, or developed to offer
recreation or amusement to paying customers.
(7v) Such lands are as designated by the Master Plan or Land Use Plan
of the FCT.
10.1.2. Green Area—is a space of land or green corridor in a geographical
location which can be conserved in its natural state or enhanced with natural
elements to serve as “lungs” for the city.
10.1.3. Open spaces—are pieces of land that results from physical
planning processes which can be landscaped.
10.1.4. Structured—Facilities such as buildings, Gazebos, walkways,
swimming pools, basketball court, volley ball court, lawn tennis, children’s
playground etc.
10.1.5. Unstructured—Areas mainly made up of lawns and trees,
allowing for self-determined recreation activities.
10.1.6. Park furniture—Lighting, park benches and tables, litter bins,
Signage etc. -
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to be issued by
10.1.7. Site Clearing Certificate—Is the certificate
clearing of trees in all
Department of Parks and Recreation in respect of the
land uses.
(ESIA)—is the
10.1.8. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
a proposed project is to
assessment of the positive and negative impact that
measures. The impacts
have on the environment and suggested mitigation
often assessed are environmental, social and econom ic.
enumerate trees on a
10.1.9. Tree Survey—is the survey carried out to
particular site.
t where trees take in
10.1.10. “Lungs of the City’—natural environmen
of human beings and other
carbon dioxide and release oxygen for breathing
living things.
that makes people float
10.1.11. Life Jackets—specially designed wear
on water.
you put on in case of
10.1.12. Life Buoys—they are devices that
emergency that will allow you to float on water.
or walling path through
10.1.13. Floating Signal—Signals in water bodies
or walking.
the country side designed for pleasure and leisure
on the ground which
10.1.14. Trails—defined recreational pathway
corridors (for the purpose trekking,
connect parks, green areas and conservation
‘jogging, cycling, and horse riding).
ly fragile and protected
7021.15. Eco-Tourism—visiting of an ecological
area by tourists.
vating plants, flowers,
10.1.16. Horticulture—it is the art of culti
ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables. |
and management of shrubs,
10.1.17. Arboriculture—the art of cultivation
trees and other perennial woody plants.
ed with many types of trees
10.1.18. Arboretum—a defined area plant
for conservation, study.
nity.
10.1.19. *Dambe*—Local boxing in Hausa commu
e” in
10.1.20. Draught—a type of board game (“Dara”™ in Hausa; “Okw
Ibo; “Ayo” in Yoruba).
is made available for
10.1.21. Concessioned Signage—signage which
use for a fee for advertisement.

MuHammab Musa BELLO

Honourable Minister
of Federal Capital Territory