Parents have expressed their concern because, according to them, the attractions at the Emma Prusch Farm park in San José become hot with high temperatures, preventing children from playing safely.
“It feels really hot, I can still feel it in my pants,” said Jazmine Rojas, who enjoyed the park’s attractions.
That’s what little Jasmine felt when she launched herself down the metal slide.
Although she showed courage and told us if she would take the plunge again, some parents were very concerned.
“It’s very hot, they can get burned,” said Veronica Llamas, a mother and resident of San Jose.
“They could burn, that’s why I told them not to jump because it’s hot,” explained Magdalena Vásquez, a resident of San José.
Following concerns from several residents, Telemundo 48 contacted the San Jose Parks and Recreation Department and asked them what solutions they are considering to make these attractions safer for children.
“We’ve put up some temporary tents,” said Ed Bautista, a spokesman for the parks department.
They have also put up signs warning of high temperatures and planted more trees which will eventually grow and provide more shade, but this will take time.
Bautista added that there were other recreational areas where visitors can feel safe and cool.
“It would be good if they put something there because it is very hot and there are children who don’t know how and they jump in, and I have seen children who have been burned,” said María, a resident.
While the city opened this playground in May of this year, residents would like to see the city take other short-term solutions.
