Hemisphere Park opens up active play areas

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Bringing together the San Antonio community (63.2% Latino), Hemisphere Park opened up a portion of the planned park, the Yanaguana Children’s Park, to celebrate their 3 day grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 3^{rd, 2015}.

The new park was filled with smiling faces of children enjoying the beautiful Texas weather this weekend, climbing, running, digging and splashing in the water fountains.

Providing access to active areas, where little is found in regards to green space or places for children to play in downtown, the newly designed urban park provided open areas for kids to enjoy playgrounds, sand pits, and plenty of free music and interactive games for families. Free parking, is available over the weekend, allowing families who cannot walk to the park, a way to afford a family fun in the outdoors.

Many Latino families were able to enjoy the park amenities, and will now be able to enjoy the park 7 days a week from 7 am to 12 am. Access to local parks and free fun and cultural activities may help encourage exercise and play for the Latino community of San Antonio and in turn help decrease the high risk of diabetes for Latino children in the area.

To learn more about the new park and to get involved in local events and activities, click here!