Santo Domingo’s historic Enriquillo Park has undergone a comprehensive transformation following a RD$234 million renovation project inaugurated by National District Mayor Carolina Mejía. The revitalized public space in the Villa Francisca sector now features expanded recreational areas, a redesigned Paseo de los Lectores, a new Municipal Police station, and a modern service building equipped with multipurpose facilities and a medical clinic.
During the inauguration ceremony, Mayor Mejía acknowledged President Luis Abinader’s support for the initiative, emphasizing that the project benefits both local residents and the thousands of daily commuters who pass through this major transportation hub. The park’s redesign includes specialized play areas for different age groups and aims to foster community integration beyond mere physical improvements.
Architect Marcos Barinas, who led the project planning, explained that the renovation represents a holistic approach to urban renewal that prioritizes social cohesion alongside infrastructure upgrades. Originally inaugurated in 1930, the park occupies a strategic position in the city’s transit network, serving as a convergence point for multiple intercity terminals and urban bus routes.
The Enriquillo Park restoration forms part of Mayor Mejía’s broader urban renewal program, which has already revitalized more than 210 parks and plazas throughout the capital. Officials emphasized that the project’s long-term success depends on community participation in maintaining the renewed space with proper respect and cleanliness.