Yes, it rained, and yes, it was unseasonably cold, but Father Travassos Park in the Flint section of Fall River officially opened on Monday, June 5th. Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II, State Representative Alan Silvia, and State Senator Mike Rodrigues attended a ribbon cutting ceremony along with students from the Espirito Santo Parochial School. The crowd was lead by the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem.
The President of the Flint Neighborhood Association Carlos Cesar was instrumental in planning the design and features of the park with the help of architects and state officials, of course. He says that five years ago the land was virtually vacant and he had an idea that transformed the four acre park to its current state which boasts a colorful splash park; a connection to part of the Quequeshan River Rail Trail; and a soccer field, and playground as well. Cesar is especially proud of the safety factor for the children who will utilize the park and adds that a veterans memorial will also be built at Father Travassos in the near future.
Mayor Correia reiterated that the park’s reconstruction was all made possible through key partnerships, persistence, and $8.2 million provided by the commonwealth of Massachusetts and EEA’s Gateway City Parks Program.
Father Travassos joins the other 22 parks, fields, and playgrounds across Fall River as a place for kids and parents alike to enjoy their free time.
Photo courtesy: Fall River Herald News
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