“It was necessary to have close and outdoor space in Samburrondon”: Bicentenario Park opened on Sunday | Ecuador | News

Hundreds of users attended the inaugural activities planned at Bicentenario Park, located at the entrance of Ciudad Celeste, 9.5 kilometers from Samborondón Avenue.

With glasses, hats, hats and comfortable clothes, families arrived at this location as of 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 9th.

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The intense sun did not prevent parents with their children or large groups of friends and family from taking this place as a meeting point.

To reach this park you must take Av. Samborondón, turn towards Ciudad Celeste sector, and continue along Av. Leon Febres Cordero, and at the first roundabout, turn left.

In an area of ​​2.2 hectares, inflatable toys and even a swimming pool have been installed for children to sail in small boats.

Many citizens arrived with pets, bicycles and scooters. Pedal car rentals have also been enabled at the new park.

The park includes at least a dozen food establishments, an artificial lake, and green spaces. This is in addition to an audio cover.

Construction began in February 2022.

According to the canton's council, the park contains 65% green space and has an international sustainability certificate.

“It is a new space in Samburundon. It seems ideal to me to open up these outdoor spaces so that the children have a place to play. It was necessary to have an outdoor space in Samburundon, amidst so many buildings,” said one mother who went to the park with her two children.

On this opening Sunday, Samborundon Municipality scheduled a family day in which art displays and spaces for children to draw and play were scheduled.

The Samborundon Fire Department was stationed near the artificial lake and conducted a small water exercise.

Leon Torres, who arrived at the park from La Aurora, said it was necessary to have open space nearby so he would not advance into Guayaquil.

“Now we will be able to come to Samborrondon to a big, beautiful park. We had to travel further to go to Guayaquil; now we have five minutes from home,” he said.

This space was officially handed over in a short ceremony on Sunday in the presence of Samborrondon Mayor, Juan José Yuñez.

Bicentenario Park has received SITES pre-certification issued by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) through the GBCI (Green Building Council Institute), Yuñez noted.

“Obtaining this certification demonstrates responsibility towards sustainability and benefits the city economically, environmentally and socially in the long term,” the mayor said.

With a 30% increase in building permits, Samborrondon has established itself as an important development center and a greater value-added area.

This new entertainment area seeks to benefit not only the canton, but also neighboring cities, such as Duran, La Aurora and Guayaquil, said Carlos Alvarez, General Manager of Samborondón Parks Company. It also seeks to include those who live in the cantonal capital.

The official said: “This park is dotted with green spaces, sports areas, children’s games, food establishments, and everything that families can come to and enjoy.”

Alvarez said the council will try to organize activities every weekend to liven up the space.

He pointed out that it is planned to hold various sports, cultural and animal activities, all within a safe and quiet space.

The park will be open from Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 22:00. Submission is free. (Yo)