Mafraq, Aug. 23 (Petra) – Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday inaugurated the new 200-dunum Mafraq Park, the first public park of its kind in the governorate, and directed the comprehensive renovation of nearby sports facilities at Al al-Bayt University to complement the park and serve the local community.

The park, located next to Al al-Bayt University, was completed within 18 months of the government's decision to establish it and will open to the public free of charge starting Sunday.

During the visit, Hassan inspected the university's sports facilities and directed that they be renovated and integrated with the park to expand opportunities for sports and youth activities in Mafraq.

The university's facilities include a main stadium with tiered seating, 10 courts for football, basketball, tennis and volleyball, as well as a running track.

The new park features 10,000 trees planted earlier this year, providing expanded green and recreational spaces in line with the government's efforts to increase public parks and green areas. It includes 600 meters of walking and cycling paths, four sports fields, a large outdoor sports complex, including an area designated for senior citizens, three children's play areas, rest areas and service facilities. Parking is also available for hundreds of vehicles, while surveillance cameras have been installed to enhance security.

The park was expanded during the initial stages of its construction to accommodate a wider range of sports and recreational activities and serve the largest possible number of residents and visitors.

Its establishment forms part of the government's broader efforts to expand public parks and recreational facilities, which include the completed Nashama Park in Marj al-Hamam and the Dead Sea Corniche and Tourist Beach, in addition to other projects currently underway.

The Joint Services Council in Mafraq Governorate will manage and supervise the park.

//Petra// AJ