Isaac Boro Park

Isaac Boro Park
Type Public park
Location Old GRA, Rivers State
Coordinates 4°47′16″N 7°0′19″E / 4.78778°N 7.00528°E / 4.78778; 7.00528Coordinates: 4°47′16″N 7°0′19″E / 4.78778°N 7.00528°E / 4.78778; 7.00528
Operated by City of Port Harcourt

Isaac Boro Park is a public park and outdoor recreation area located along the Old GRA neighborhood of Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt.[1] The park is named after Isaac Boro, who was one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria.[2] The geographical coordinates of the park are: 4°47'16"N (4.787960), 7°0'19"E (7.005517).[3]

Situated just opposite the Mile One Bridge, Isaac Boro Park is home to baseball and softball in Port Harcourt.[4] On numerous occasions between 2006 and 2013, the park hosted the annual international trade fair and continues to serve as venue for memorable events such as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Workers' Day and the National Youth Service send-off parade ceremonies.[5][6][7]

Geography

Isaac Boro Park is bounded to the south by Bauchi Street, north by Ogbodo Street and Blue Street, west by Ikwerre Road and to the east by Ohia Street.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Naku, Dennis (2014-05-08). "Bring Back Our Girls' protest hits Rivers". Nationalmirroronline.net. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  2. ↑ Akasike, Chukwudi (2014-02-09). "Isaac Boro Park: Fading glory of a historical centre". Punchng.com. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  3. 1 2 "Isaac Boro Park (Port Harcourt)". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Baseball Chief Hails Rivers League". Nationalnetworkonline.com. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Network Printing and Publishing Company. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  5. ↑ Alli, Franklin (2006-12-14). "Port Harcourt Now Trade Fair Hub As 278 Firms Participate". The Nigeria Business.com. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  6. ↑ Izejiobi, Kingsley (2013-11-18). "Trade fair begins in Port Harcourt". Treasure 98.5 FM. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  7. ↑ "RSG Releases Armed Forces Remembrance Day Programme". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
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