VIA RECREACTIVA IN GDL

VIA RECREACTIVA IN GUADALAJARA, JAL.

 

 

Location:

• Av. Vallarta-Juárez-Javier Mina
•  Av. Chapultepec-Av. de las Rosas-Av. Tonanzin-Av. Paseo de la Arboleda
•  Av. Niños Héroes
• Av. Juan Pablo II 

 

 

It is a linear park located in the main streets of Guadalajara. This área becomes a public space for people with bicycles or other non motorized vehicles, there are also people walking and enjoying Sunday's mornings.

 

 

At what time is it available?

• Every Sunday from 8am till 2pm 

 

It is calculated that around 120,000 people gather with their bicycles, scateboards, scooters, etc. This activity has been going on for 4.5 years and is one of the most successful projects in public spaces that the local governments have succeeded.

 

Km Long: 25km

 

Objectives:

• The main objectives of this promenade are to promote social gathering while strolling through the city.
• Providing space to do some physical activities for citizens and visitors.
• Create a sense of community and identity among its users.

People who visit Vía Recreactiva are usually those who like to spend some time in an open space, where they can stroll or bike through different parts of the city. All users are guided and sheltered by volunteers and personnel from the municipal government.

 

 

In my opinión it's a great idea because it's main objective is to make families be closer and ir implements excercise. I personally do not like to go there because I don't like going on bicycle or all that stuff but I think it's a really good idea.