Koforidua Jackson Park, situated in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana, serves as both a community center and a public service park. This facility hosts a wide range of events, including funerals, weddings, church activities, concerts, government functions, and more.[1]
 Koforidua Jackson Park | |
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| Former names | Oforidua |
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| Address | Koforidua Ghana |
| Location | Easter Region |
| Coordinates | 6°05′21″N 0°15′31″W / 6.08913°N 0.25848°W |
History
editAccording to Nana Yaa Daani II, the Queenmother of New Juaben, the park's history traces back to the colonial era. Originally named Oforidua after a man who planted neem trees for shade for the Ga and Akyem traders, who traded in fish, salt and plantain, it later became known as Jackson Park, named after a white man involved in the cocoa trade. Jackson's passion for sports like basketball, football, and other sports on the park, led to the renaming of the park.[2]
On July 5, 2021, The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, launched the Koforidua Jackson Park redevelopment project. This initiative received financial backing from the World Bank under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP).[3][4]
Events
editReferences
edit- ^ GNA (2021-07-05). "Re-development of Koforidua Jackson Park begins". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Bentil, Naa Lamiley. "Jackson Park — The heartbeat of social gatherings in Koforidua".
- ^ "NJSMA | Story". njsma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Contractor, consultant redeveloping Koforidua Jackson Park summoned over collapse of stand".
- ^ GNA (2024-03-06). "Fireworks lighten up Ghana's 67th independence anniversary". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ correspondent, Asaase Radio (2024-01-20). "Eastern Region: Koforidua to host 67th Independence Day celebration". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-04-07.