Building a Leisure Park at Ward 09

Human well-being is linked to the natural environment in countless ways. We, at Nethralokana Sathkara believe that spending quality time in nature can positively impact and improve a person’s mental well-being and physical health.

The Ward 09 of Teaching Hospital – Peradeniya, Kandy is a temporary home for about thirty psychologically disordered male patients. Having an intention of making their short stay a pleasant one, Nethralokana Sathkara volunteered to create an attractive leisure area for those needy.

The project funded to excavate the ground for about 1½’, refill soil/coir, lay down 5500sqft of grass, plant over 100 trees/bushes, and creating a new walking path around perimeter of the park is to be completed. Mr. U B Palipana, a specialist form Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya voluntarily supported in creating this friendly environment for the benefit of in-house patients of Ward 09.

The handing over ceremony held on Thursday, February 20, 220 was graced by the Director of Teaching Hospital – Peradeniya, Senior Consultant Psychiatrists of the Hospital, Officials from Nethralokana Sathkara and staff members of Ward 09.