Fodor Sándor Park in Miercurea-Ciuc is set for a complete renovation under a large-scale project funded by European funds, honoring the writer behind the famous tale of the dwarf Csipike.
The city's mayor, Korodi Attila, said Wednesday at a press conference that the project will be carried out in three phases, with the main focus on refurbishing the existing green space while while preserving the 1.5-hectare park's peaceful character.
The upgrade will include refreshed vegetation, pedestrian pathways, a modern lighting system, an open-air stage, and new urban furniture. A central element of the project is a statue ensemble honoring Fodor Sándor, the author of Csipike, a story cherished in both Hungarian and Romanian culture. The statues will portray iconic characters from the tale in a way that complements the park's green space.
Mayor Korodi highlighted that "Csipike" has become an emblematic Transylvanian story, also offering subtle satire of life during the communist era.
"Because Fodor Sándor is one of the few writers who created something authentic from Miercurea-Ciuc and remains significant in Hungarian culture, we want to bring Csipike and everything it represents both visually and literarily back into the lives of our children. The park, already named after Fodor Sándor, will feature these figures in a subtle way, not as flashy attractions," the mayor said.
Another aspect of the project includes creating 52 parking spaces on streets adjacent to the park, fully funded by the City Hall. The total cost of the park renovation is approximately 11.5 million lei, with 5.47 million lei eligible for European funding and the remainder covered by the local budget.
The mayor noted the park has a long history. Originally, it consisted of the courtyards behind buildings on Petofi Sándor Street and was later converted into Youth Park during the communist period, but it had never undergone major rehabilitation. Currently, the park is not used effectively, many pathways formed spontaneously, and the lighting dates from the 1930s-1940s and will be modernized.
Authorities said the construction tender will be launched this autumn, with the renovation expected to take 16 months and completion projected by the end of 2027.
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