Parque del Litoral
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Parque Litoral Israel "Shorty" Castro is a park located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
. It is commonly (and erroneously) named "Parque del Litoral".
. Of all the construction projects built to prepare the city for the games the park was created with the intention of becoming the main legacy for the city.
The park runs for 2.54 km with the Mayagüez Bay
on one side and the José González Clemente Avenue
on the other. The entire park covers an area of about forty two acres. The park consist of different sections. In its northern end beginning in the Yagüez River
is the "Central American Plaza" and an open air amphitheater. In its southern end the parks meets up with the Parque Infantil del Milenio, and the new José Antonio Figueroa Athletics Stadium
and the Isidoro García Stadium.
The project was constructed by Ferrovial Agroman, S.A. While the structural design was in charge of the engineers Nelson Rodríguez and Jaime R. Roberts.
by naming the newly constructed shoreline park after him
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Mayagüez is the eighth-largest municipality of Puerto Rico. Originally founded as "Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" it is also known as "La Sultana del Oeste" , "Ciudad de las Aguas Puras" , or "Ciudad del Mangó"...
. It is commonly (and erroneously) named "Parque del Litoral".
Features
The park was created after the city was selected to host the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games2010 Central American and Caribbean Games
The 21st Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from July 18, 2010 to August 1, 2010.-Bid:...
. Of all the construction projects built to prepare the city for the games the park was created with the intention of becoming the main legacy for the city.
The park runs for 2.54 km with the Mayagüez Bay
Mayagüez Bay
The Mayagüez Bay is a bay located in western Puerto Rico.The bay has recently been opened to the city of Mayaguez with the building of the Parque del Litoral because of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. The Port of Mayagüez is located in the bay. The Yagüez River empties into the bay....
on one side and the José González Clemente Avenue
Puerto Rico Highway 102
Puerto Rico Highway 102 is a main highway in the southwestern portion of the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico. It begins at Puerto Rico Highway 2 north of central Mayagüez and runs through the municipalities of Cabo Rojo and San German coming to an end in downtown Sabana Grande.-Mayagüez:PR-102...
on the other. The entire park covers an area of about forty two acres. The park consist of different sections. In its northern end beginning in the Yagüez River
Yagüez River
The Rio Yagüez is a river located in western Puerto Rico.The Rio Yaguez originates at 1,200 feet above sea-level in the Urayoán Mountains to the south-east of Las Marias and to the north-east of Maricao...
is the "Central American Plaza" and an open air amphitheater. In its southern end the parks meets up with the Parque Infantil del Milenio, and the new José Antonio Figueroa Athletics Stadium
Mayaguez Athletics Stadium
The Mayagüez Athletics Stadium is 13,000 capacity stadium in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico opened in 2010. It is hosting the athletics and soccer games of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games...
and the Isidoro García Stadium.
Planning & Construction
The park was designed by Bonnin Orozco Architectural Firm and Local Office Landscape Architecture over a year and a half period from January 2006 to July 2007. Later after winning the public bids for the project, construction began in December 2007 and ended in 2010. The project cost approximately $19,429,550 and was financed by the Government of Puerto Rico.The project was constructed by Ferrovial Agroman, S.A. While the structural design was in charge of the engineers Nelson Rodríguez and Jaime R. Roberts.
Dedication
Puerto Rican Public Law 186 (2010) honored beloved local comedian and musician Shorty CastroShorty Castro
Israel Castro, better known as Shorty Castro is a Puerto Rican comedian, comedy writer and musician, with a career spanning over 60 years. He is regarded as one of the best stage directors in Puerto Rican comedy...
by naming the newly constructed shoreline park after him
Awards
The park won three awards in 2010 of the XIX Edition of the "Obras Cemex" Award in the categories of Infrastructure, sustainability and coherency with accessibility. It is the first time of this competition that the same project wins both sustainability and coherency with accessibility awards. The judges considered many factors including: the water canals that used to be contaminated are now positive element to the area. Also light contamination was eliminated in consideration to sea turtles and local trees were planned.See also
- 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games2010 Central American and Caribbean GamesThe 21st Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from July 18, 2010 to August 1, 2010.-Bid:...
- Bay of MayagüezMayagüez BayThe Mayagüez Bay is a bay located in western Puerto Rico.The bay has recently been opened to the city of Mayaguez with the building of the Parque del Litoral because of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. The Port of Mayagüez is located in the bay. The Yagüez River empties into the bay....