The District Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD) announced that Bogotá’s parks and sports venues will be closed to the public due to restrictions on water service and shift programs.
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The measure seeks to support water savings in the city. Shift one of the fifth cycle scheduled for this Friday, May 17, 2024, will affect the operation of parks and sports venues in the towns of Barrios Unidos, Teusaquillo, Los Mártires, Antonio Nariño, Puente Aranda and Rafael Uribe Uribe.
Town of Barrios Unidos
- Alcazares.
- North District Gymnasium.
- Simón Bolívar – El Salitre Sports Park Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Parque De Los Novios Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Aquatic Complex Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Plaza De Artesanos Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Sports Palace Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Children’s City Sector.
Town of Teusaquillo
- Simón Bolívar – Virgilio Barco Sector.
- Simón Bolívar – Central Sector.
- Campincito.
- El Campín Stadium – Campincito, Cead.
Town of Los Mártires
- Eduardo Santos.
- 26 El Renacimiento Street – Park.
- Central District Cemetery.
Town of Antonio Nariño
- Villa Mayor Southern District Cemetery.
- Forge.
Town of Puente Aranda
- Montes City.
- The Jasmine.
- Living Water.
- Industrial Park – Los Ejidos.
Location of Rafael Uribe Uribe
- Quiroga.
- Olaya Herrera Stadium Park.
- South Gym.
The decision aims to safeguard the physical integrity and health conditions of the citizens who frequent the different scenarios for the development of their sports and recreational practices, as well as contribute with the savings that the capital requires in this contingency.
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Public toilets will not be able to function, given the suspension of the water supply. In addition, many of the activities carried out in these spaces require water resources, such as ornamental fountains or water games for children, so they will not be able to operate during the outages.
The IDRD indicated that in sports complexes where aquatic practices take place, suspension is imperative, since otherwise the quality of the water could deteriorate. Changing rooms and showers may not be in operation either, as they would put at risk the health conditions that must be guaranteed to users.
Temporary suspension of the water and light show at the Children’s Park
The water and light show at the Children’s Park (Sector Simón Bolívar) is temporarily suspended for as long as water rationing measures are in force in Bogotá.
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