MMDA turns over new park to Navotas

TOP officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Navotas City government led over the weekend the opening to the public of the 3, 500 square meter Greenzone Park located in the villages of Bangkulasi and North Bay Boulevard North.

Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Rep. Toby Tiangco personally graced the turnover ceremony with MMDA Chairman Romando Artes held at the Navotas Greenzone Park.

The park that features plant boxes, paved pathways, landscaping, bollards, lamp posts and an area where families can eat, talk and relax was part of MMDA’s “Adopt-a-Park” project.

“Every year, the agency will set aside funds to support the development of parks for each local government unit (LGU),” Artes said.

The MMDA chief and the city chief executive have agreed to develop more parks for residents to enjoy.

The Greenzone Park used to be an abandoned area where residents throw their garbage while others used the place for their fighting cocks.

The mayor proposed to Artes to help them install free Wi-Fi in the area for the full satisfaction of park goers.

He and the Navotas lawmaker were gratified by the initiatives of the MMDA to set aside funds to redevelop open areas into parks. They appealed to the residents to take care of the park and maintain its cleanliness.

Under the Adopt-a-Park project which started last year, the LGU shall propose the location, design, and cost estimate while the MMDA sets the criteria for site selection, provides funding and implements the construction.