Local Unificationists Participate in Ground-Breaking of $9 Million Park Renovation

On July 27th, eight Unificationists were among 125 enthusiastic residents who gathered at Paco Sanchez Park, directly behind the Colorado Family Church in Denver, to break ground for a 30-acre, $9 million initiative – making it an extravaganza of fun.

Mayor Michael Hancock and Councilman Paul Lopez, contractors, planners, citizens and friends gathered to see the project get started.

In 1948, Francisco Paco Sanchez came to Denver as the lead singer of his Latin music band. Six years later, he launched Denver’s first Spanish-language radio station from his home.

For many years, the members of the Colorado Family Church have taken their children to play at this park. For the last couple years, members of the congregation have excitedly awaited this ground-breaking ceremony, as the park has long been in need of an overhaul. The renovations are being dubbed, "Re-Imagine Play." Within a few years, this project will include a Ninja Warrior-Style obstacle course, new athletic fields, a walking loop, and some very innovative new playground equipment, as can be seen below. This will be a huge draw for the local church, because people will come from all over the Denver area to come to this unique park, as well as being a source of joy and fun for the children in the community.

For additional information on this project, please see the following article in the Denverite. You can also watch the ground-breaking ceremony at the bottom of this page.