Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
| Port Harcourt Pleasure Park | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Nearest city | Aba City |
| Coordinates | 4°49′56″N 7°00′24″E / 4.8321844°N 7.006629°E |
| Opened | 26 May 2017 |
| Owned by | Government of Rivers State |
| Status | Open |
Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, is a public recreation park in Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria . It is located along Aba Road, near the 2nd Amphibious Brigade Barracks also known as Bori Camp, Rumuola town on an expansive open land. The purpose of the park is to serve as both a tourist destination and a revenue generator for the state.
Overview
Julius Berger of Nigeria was awarded the contract to construct the park and started work in May 2016. The whole project was completed within 12 months of the commencement date.[1][2]
On Friday, 26 May 2017, the Government of Rivers State commissioned and opened the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park for public use in a grand ceremony that attracted thousands of Riverians from all walks of life. Former governor, Peter Odili inaugurated the project, which was initiated, designed and constructed by the Wike administration.[3]
Facilities
The park boasts a wide range of facilities including an extensive children's playground, a miniature soccer field, 5 person paddle boats, each designed for drivers and 3 passengers and water steps.
The golf course consists of a series of holes characterized by their short length.
The park is also filled with various exercise machines ranging from simple walkers and massage machines to elliptical trainers. There is a parking lot, a jogging track, restaurants and a climbing tower. The Governor of Rivers State Ezenwo Nyesom Wike had announced that a modern cinema would be constructed to complement the facilities at the park.[3]
References
- ^ "Port Harcourt Pleasure Park will transform Rivers economy, says Wike". The Guardian. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Simeon Nwaka (27 May 2016). "Children's Day: Wike assures children of 'brighter' future". The Nation. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ a b Christian Chukwu (9 June 2017). "Odili and the Inauguration of Wike's Pleasure Park". Thisday. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
