G. Kalafatis really strained to find a solution for the playground, because in the very beginning the feedback of the Municipality (1920) was negative. Further to a Royal Charter the area was expropriated in favor of military officers and public servants (1923), “Kontouriotis” Center for refugees was also claiming the area for their needs.
Finally, in 1924 Panathinaikos managed to convince about its correct and legal requirement and so a solution was definitely given regarding the ground issue and the concession of a big part of the plot.
The works were starting…