Parque Dona Lindu, Public recreational park and cultural center in Boa Viagem, Brazil
Parque Dona Lindu is a park designed by Oscar Niemeyer in Boa Viagem, Recife, covering 27,166.68 m² by the sea, with 60% green area. Its main building is a low white structure with a wide curved cylindrical volume, a long red panel across the lower front, and a flat-roofed section on columns; a tall grey pole stands in front. The park includes a cycling lane, jogging and skating tracks, a sports court, playground, theatre, exhibition pavilion and restaurant.
The site, on the seafront of Boa Viagem beach, had belonged to the Brazilian Air Force before becoming a public park. The park was built on an area of 27,166.68 m² with investments of around R$30 million, 60% of it given over to green space. Its layout was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, and it is named after Eurídice Ferreira de Melo, mother of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Luiz Mendonça Theater and Janete Costa Gallery function as gathering spots where exhibitions and performances bring the community together. These venues showcase contemporary art and support local artists throughout the year.
The park lies between Boa Viagem and Visconde de Jequitinhonha Avenues, on the seafront of Boa Viagem beach. Its 27,166.68 m² are 60% green area, with a cycling lane, jogging and skating tracks, a sports court, playground, rest areas and gym, plus a theatre, exhibition pavilion, restaurant, toilets, nursery and technical centre.
The park honours Eurídice Ferreira de Melo, mother of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose nickname was Dona Lindu. The 27,166.68 m² site on Boa Viagem beach was previously held by the Aeronáutica, the Brazilian Air Force, before becoming a public park.
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