MMDA opens 2nd ‘Adopt-A-Park’ project in Malabon
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government of Malabon opened the rehabilitated Malabon People’s Park in Barangay Catmon – the second site in the city under the agency’s “Adopt-A-Park” project.
Covering more than 3,200 square meters, the new Malabon People’s Park has colorful water fountains, playground equipment, landscaping, solar ground lights, an entrance arc, an artificial grass area, comfort rooms, and informative signage.
During its inauguration on Friday afternoon, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said that the agency rehabilitated the area to be enjoyed by more city residents, especially kids.
“We hope the people of Malabon will take good care of the park that has been developed for them. Through this park, we can give our children a space to play safely,” said Artes.
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, for her part, expressed her gratitude to the MMDA as she underscored the importance of “green space” during the pandemic.
“Having open parks and spaces in the community would promote a healthy lifestyle among our constituents. Here, the kids can play while the adults can use the open area for wellness activities such as Zumba and exercise,” she said.
The rehabilitated Malabon People’s Park is the second park in the city under the MMDA’s Adopt-A-Park Project, which is bigger and wider than Hulong Duhat Plaza, the first MMDA Adopt-A-Park site in Malabon. On September 8, the agency unveiled the plaza, which also features colorful water fountains, playsets, and open spaces.
The said project aims to develop under-utilized parks in each Metro Manila local government unit by improving their usability and transforming them into functional “green parks” to help curb urban decay and reduce the urban heat effect.
The Adopt-A-Park project, which started last year, was conceptualized by former MMDA Chairman and now Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr.
Under the project, the LGU (local government unit) shall propose the location, design, and cost estimate, while the agency sets the criteria for site selection, provides funding, and implements the project’s construction.
