Official ribbon-cutting ceremony of James M. Beasley Linear Park in Sweetwater

The City of Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez, along with former Commissioner Jose ‘Pepe’ Diaz hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the James M. Beasley Linear Park renovation improvement project. The event took place on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Mayor Orlando Lopez, alongside the administration, sought to renovate, expand, and restructure all of the parks in Sweetwater to remedy years of neglect in hopes of encouraging the community to become more physically active, thus creating a more vibrant and sustainable society.

The James M. Beasley Linear Park is located along the Tamiami Canal between S.W. 107 Avenue and S.W. 117 Avenue. The park stretches out for approximately one mile, connecting two of our most populated areas in the City of Sweetwater. The improvement project involved installing new benches, a gazebo, trash receptacles, ADAcompliant exercise stations, and picnic tables. In addition, the Public Works Department installed brand-new artificial turf all along the park, and added more ADA-compliant ramps.

The Parks improvement project is part of Mayor

Orlando Lopez’s administration’s plan to promote physical activity amongst community members of all ages while also ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone to enjoy the outdoors and participate in exercise activities. With the add-on of new, safe, and accessible site features, Linear Park’s remodification makes it an engaging recreational place for everyone by enhancing the outdoor experience and allowing people to freely and safely partake in fun and healthy activities while enjoying nature.