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{{Infobox venue
| name = Children's Arena
| logo_image =
| image = VUDA Children Arena.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = VUDA Children Arena at Siripuram
| fullname =
| former names = VUDA Children Theatre
| location = Siripuram Junction<br>[[Siripuram, Visakhapatnam|Siripuram]]<br>[[Visakhapatnam]] <br>[[India]]
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| broke_ground = {{Start date|1993|df=y}}
| built =
| opened = {{Start date|1994|11|14|df=y}}
| renovated = {{Start date|2011|df=y}}
| expanded =
| closed = {{Start date|2012|df=y}}
| reopened = {{Start date|2016|12|16|df=y}}
| owner = [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority|VMRDA]]
| operator = [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation|GVMC]]
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| cost = {{INRConvert|220|m|0|nolink=yes}}
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| capacity = 1000
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| website = {{URL|http://www.vuda.gov.in/vuda_childrenworld.html|Venue Website}}
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The '''Children's Arena''' is a children's world in [[Visakhapatnam]], India and only one of its type in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is located in [[Siripuram, Visakhapatnam|Siripuram]] which is also known as the "heart of the city"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/major-fire-engulfs-vuda-building-first-floor/article19908253.ece|title=Major fire engulfs VUDA building first floor|date=2017-10-24|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It has a seating capacity of 1000 (600-[[Hall|Multipurpose Theatre]] + 400-[[Auditorium]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/vuda-childrens-arena-grand-comeback/|title=Vuda Children's Arena - The Grand Comeback - Visakhapatnam|date=2017-02-02|website=Vizag - Latest News & Engaging Stories At Your Fingertips|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref> The Auditorium is used to conduct various functions, birthday parties, music shows, school celebrations and cultural activities related to children. The multipurpose theatre is designed to showcase movies predominantly in English, Telugu and Hindi.

The arena was closed in 2011 and the demolition of old [[Dolphin]] shaped structure was carried out in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/childrens-theatre-to-get-new-look/article3265347.ece|title=Children's theatre to get new look|author=Staff Reporter|date=2012-03-31|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The construction of the new oval-shaped arena took place in 2012 and was opened to the public in December 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Children%E2%80%99s-Arena-all-set-for-inauguration-tomorrow/article16834391.ece|title=Children’s Arena all set for inauguration tomorrow|date=2016-12-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A mini-zoo, library and play items are also available in the arena.

He congratulated VUDA for coming up with a jewel in the crown of Visakhapatnam and hoped it would be a major venue for performance of traditional arts though some commercial activity could be allowed to pay for maintenance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/Rs.-22-cr.-Children%E2%80%99s-Arena-inaugurated/article16896311.ece|title=Rs. 22-cr. Children’s Arena inaugurated|date=2016-12-17|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Design and structure ==
The arena's design is unique for Children's activities such as of cultural events and seminars, workshops and conferences of national and international standard. The stage has been realigned in such a way that it is suitable for a variety of performances with advanced lighting and sound system and technical arrangements.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/childrens-theatre-to-get-new-look/article3265347.ece|title=Children's theatre to get new look|author=Staff Reporter|date=2012-03-31|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The new structure has a cellar plus a ground floor to facilitate kids' activities and other regular programs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/complete-vuda-childrens-arena-on-schedule/article8550150.ece|title="Complete VUDA Children’s Arena on schedule"|date=2016-05-03|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The redesigned structure has a height of 70 feet with a built-up area of more than 4000 sq.m.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hivizag.com/2016/12/vuda-childrens-theatre-childrens-arena-in-vizag.html|title=VUDA Children's Theatre- Children's Arena in Vizag|website=Hi Vizag|language=en|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref>

== Events ==
'''Indian Navy Day''' celebrations were held in this theatre, a band performance was scheduled on 14 November 2017 specially for children on the occasion of Children’s Day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/enc-braces-up-for-navy-day-celebrations/article19970521.ece|title=ENC braces up for Navy Day celebrations|date=2017-11-03|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

'''Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna''' was held on 29 October 2017 by the hands of [[Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment|Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment]] Krishan Pal Gurjar for the welfare of senior citizens and physically challenged.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/centre-committed-to-welfare-of-disabled-senior-citizens/article19941103.ece|title=‘Centre committed to welfare of disabled, senior citizens’|date=2017-10-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

'''National Children’s Film Festival''' conducted by Children’s Film Society of India (CFI) on 7 April 2017, was a three-day children’s film festival that hosted 40,000 students with a concept of Little Directors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/childrens-movies-film-festival-vizag/|title=Children's Movies to Be Screened At the National Children's Film Festival in Vizag|date=2017-04-03|website=Vizag - Latest News & Engaging Stories At Your Fingertips|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref>

'''Patriotic film festival''' was held on the event of 70th [[Independence Day (India)|Independence day of India]]. Films like [[Chak De India]], [[I am Kalam]] and [[Border]] were filmed on this occasion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/patriotic-film-festival-kicks-off/article17670918.ece|title=Patriotic film festival kicks off|author=Staff Reporter|date=2017-03-27|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-06-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Transport ==

Children arena is located 2 km from [[Dwaraka Bus station Complex]]. State run [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] bus services from various parts of the city.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}

== References ==
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== See also ==
* [[City Central Park]]

{{Visakhapatnam}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Visakhapatnam]]

Children's Arena - Revision history

>BattyBot: Removed/fixed incorrect author parameter(s), performed general fixes