Parque Pedro Albizu Campos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parque Pedro Albizu CamposPedro Albizu Campos Park |
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Front View of Pedro Albizu Campos Memorial Park in Ponce, Puerto Rico, looking East
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Intersection of Calle Pedregal, Calle Pedro Albizu Campos, and Calle Sendero Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Created | 1991 |
| Operated by | Government of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Status | Opened year-around dawn to dusk. Entrance free. |
The Parque Pedro Albizu Campos (which means Pedro Albizu Campos Park in English) is a peaceful park in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was opened on September 12, 1991. The park honors the memory of Pedro Albizu Campos, an important leader from Puerto Rico. He was born in Ponce on September 12, 1891, and lived most of his life there. He was a leader who believed Puerto Rico should be an independent country.
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Where is Pedro Albizu Campos Park?
The park is located in an area of Ponce called Tenerias, within the Machuelo Abajo neighborhood. It stands where the house where Albizu Campos spent much of his childhood used to be. The park covers about 5 acres of land. It is bordered by the Rio Bucana river on one side and several streets and a main road. You can find it near the intersection of major roads in Ponce.
Statue of Pedro Albizu Campos
A large, full-body statue of Dr. Albizu Campos is the main feature of the park. This statue was created by a sculptor from Ponce named Rafael Lopez del Campo. The park was built because a group called Ponceños de Verdad wanted it, and many people supported the idea.
What is the Park Used For?
While it's a general park for everyone to enjoy, Parque Pedro Albizu Campos is also a special place. Many events and activities happen here that are related to Puerto Rico's history and its desire for self-government. It's a place where people can gather to remember and discuss these important ideas.
The Memorial Stones
One unique part of the park is a group of twelve stones placed on the ground. These stones are arranged in two rows of six. Each stone has the name of one of the last known survivors from a sad event in 1937, known as the Ponce massacre. The stones also show the date each person passed away. You can also see a Christian cross and the letters "RIP" (which means Rest in Peace) carved on them.
Over time, some of the names and dates on the stones have become hard to read because of the weather. The stones remember these people:
- Rafael Soto Moreno, June 21, 1974
- Samuel Aponte Morales, October 23, 1977
- Pedro L. del Valle Almodovar, November 1980
- America Rivera Jimenez, February 26, 1992
- Jovita Nieves, November 4, 1972
- Andres Santiago, July 27, 1991
- (Name faded) Irizarry, June 1, 1993
- (Name faded) Santiago, May 2, 1993
- Juanita Vega, February 9, 1974
- Jovita Santiago Santiago, December 4, 1978
- Antonia Rodriguez Torres, December 2, 1979
- Nelson Cedeño Ramos, October 25, 1982
