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Omjasvin MD ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Thanthai Periyar Park in Tondiarpet, one of the oldest parks in the heart of north Chennai, suffers from bad maintenance and lack of supervision. Decades ago, this park used to be very popular for walking and recreational activities but now people, mainly women and children feel unsafe. The Periyar park has a historical connect with like the Robinson Park, the birthplace of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The park has eight newly built toilets but it has been closed ever since it was built three months ago, said residents. They have built water sumps but the connection is yet to be given," said Selvan, the vendor..