ECOPARK

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On February 25, 2010 Seņor Gobernador Ney González Sánchez, Governor of the State of Nayarit officially opened "Unidad Deportiva Corazon de La Riviera", formerly (and still unofficially) known as the EcoPark.

Photos: Thanks to Johan Neilson

The park contains a soccer field, basketball court, volleyball courts, a playground and a walking track.

There are covered stands, washrooms and a grand entrance. It has become a focal point for the community and a centre for community events. Less than two years earlier, the 'park' was a rock strewn field with a beat-up basketball court and some rusted playground equipment.

Click here to view more of Johan's photos of opening day »

Background

Work on revitalizing the park began with a first work day in November, 2008. Los Amigos provided financial support, as well as manpower, in helping the community clean up and further develop the park. A number of other work days followed and, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, the park came to life.

On March 31, 2009 Hector Lopez Santiago, Compostela Municipal President officially broke ground for the next stage of construction. He was accompanied by Miguel Suarez, County Supervisor, along with other local elected officials, dignitaries, Los Amigos de La Peņita, the Eco Park committee and local neighborhood residents.

The park is located in Colonia Pescadores at the corner of corner of C. Mazatlan and B. Acapulco. Los Amigos sees the park as a "thank you" to the children of the community for their participation in our Recycling Program.

Los Amigos was pleased to work in cooperation with the merchants who contributed supplies, the Delegaciķn, the newly founded Rotary Club and the many dedicated neighbours who pitched in to help make this project a reality.

Ken Snyder, International President of Los Amigos and Sebastian Marin, President of the Rotary Club of La Peņita work hand in hand.

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