Parque de los Jóvenes Is Taking Shape Along the Yanuncay

The new Parque de los Jovenes is starting to look like a real south-side public space.

The project is being built along the Yanuncay River, in an area of about three hectares. Work started two months ago with an investment of about $2.8 million and a construction timeline that runs through the end of the year.

The Big Feature: A 3,000-Person Agora

The park's main attraction will be an outdoor agora for performances and gatherings.

Municipal infrastructure coordinator Jaime Espinoza said crews are already working on the foundation for the space, which will cover about 500 square meters and have capacity for 3,000 people.

The plan is for the agora and the other project areas to be finished in five months.

Sports, Walking Paths and a Bridge

The project also includes:

• A synthetic-grass field.
• A multi-use court.
• Calisthenics areas.
• Crossfit space.
• Skate, yoga and climbing areas.
• Walking paths built with stone and pavers.
• A pedestrian bridge over the Yanuncay River.

That bridge is meant to connect the new park with Parque del Ferrocarril.

The city also says the project will strengthen security systems after neighborhood requests.

Part of a Bigger Green Corridor

The Municipality says Parque de los Jovenes will be part of a green corridor in this part of Cuenca.

That corridor also includes the Jardin Botanico, Parque El Paraiso and Parque del Ferrocarril.

The city is also projecting an integral intervention in Parque El Paraiso, with the project expected to be defined by the end of this year.

What This Means for Daily Life

This is one of those projects that could quietly change routines for people living near the Yanuncay corridor.

If the park lands as planned, it adds another outdoor option for walks, exercise, kids, performances and weekend visits. It also matters because the south side already has strong recreation anchors; connecting them better makes the whole corridor more useful.