CONTACT
Daniel Lazo, Public Information Manager, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
408-460-4468;
daniel.lazo@sanjoseca.gov
| Advisory |
Detail |
| What: |
Mariposa Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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| When: |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. |
| Where: |
Mariposa Park, located at the corner of
Havana Dr. and Midfield Ave.
San José, CA 95122 |
| Who: |
- Councilmember Bien Doan, District 7
- California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
- Open Space Authority (OSA)
- Latinos United for a New America (LUNA)
- Tropicana-Lanai Neighborhood Association
- Jon Cicirelli, Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS)
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| Background: |
Join the City of San José Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department, Councilmember Bien Doan, community members, and partner agencies as we unveil a new park in the Tropicana-Lanai neighborhood.
This 0.15-acre neighborhood park features a playground, tables, benches, landscaping, irrigation, and an open-area for gatherings.
The name ‘Mariposa Park’ reflects the mural on the adjacent Highway 101 soundwall, titled “El Sueño de la Mariposa” or “The Butterfly’s Dream,” by Bay Area muralist Morgan Bricca.
The development of this park was made possible through the advocacy of LUNA and District 7 community members. The Open Space Authority provided a grant of $250,000 and Caltrans’ Clean California State Beautification Program provided an additional $500,000 to fund this new public space along the state highway system.
For more information about PRNS parks and facilities, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns. For updates, follow @sjparksandrec on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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