The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is keen on creating Miyawaki forests in Mumbai, but some corporators are opposed to the idea. Many have objected to the selection of spots for the same, as these include children's playgrounds and parks. The municipal commissioner is trying to convince them that the plantation will be done on the sides of the parks and will not consume the space of gardens or playgrounds.

There are 1,068 open spaces across the city but the BMC hasn't chosen any area from Colaba to Dadar except Lalbaug-Parel for Miyawaki forests. The civic body has finalised 64 recreation grounds and parks from the Western and Eastern suburbs for Miyawaki forests. mid-day had reported on December 20 that despite contrary assurances the civic body has selected five playgrounds. "A Miyawaki forest will ultimately reduce air pollution. It is good for citizens who visit gardens for fresh air. It will not take up the open space in gardens or playgrounds," said Praveen Pardeshi, municipal commissioner. He added that even if there are some playgrounds on the list, the Miyawaki forests will be created on the sides or corners in them just like other trees and will not take up any space meant for tennis, or football, or badminton etc.