CRPD Board of Directors, staff and community cut the ribbon to officially open Aura Park! Photo: CRPD
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – The community gathered this week to celebrate the opening of Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) newest park, Aura Park. Located within The Ranch development, this neighborhood park was designed in partnership with local developer K. Hovnanian Homes. The community celebrated the park’s opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring speeches from dedicated CRPD staff members and attended by local officials.
The official park opening was followed by an afternoon of treats provided free of expense by Hagen’s Orange Freeze, lawn games and park exploration. Members of the community embraced the park opening with excitement, including the Anatolia Mom Walks group who planned their weekly walk to coincide with the opening celebration.
This 2.19-acre park incorporates a nature theme, with animal prints stamped into the pathways and play equipment designed to fit a natural color pallet. Located within walking distance of a quickly expanding housing development, residents can easily utilize the park’s amenities and outdoor space. At this park, residents can enjoy a game of pick-up basketball on the half court, share an outdoor lunch in the picnic area or play tag on the open grass area.
“CRPD offers many benefits for our residents,” said Patrick Larkin, General Manager of CRPD. “Parks can help people be more physically active and improve their mental health. Parks can help people feel connected to their community and provide a sense of place. They can also encourage people to work together towards a shared goal. Parks can help reduce crime rates, especially when people have access to green spaces with a strong community presence. Parks can be a great place for children to learn social skills like communication, problem-solving and collaboration. Parks increase property values and attract homebuyers and workers. Aura Neighborhood Park has all this value and more. We hope the neighborhood enjoys their new place to play.”
Visit Aura Park at 12164 Coal Creek Way in Rancho Cordova!
CRPD Board of Directors and General Manager Patrick Larkin pose with Kosim Latipov, District Representative from Senator Roger Niello’s office, after receiving a Certificates of Recognition from Latipov on behalf of Senator Niello and Assemblymember Josh Hoover.