Lajinha Park in Juiz de Fora will reopen to the public on Tuesday but with certain areas, particularly the trails, still closed due to safety concerns from recent heavy rains.
Lajinha Park, a natural municipal park located in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is set to reopen to the public on Tuesday after being closed due to safety concerns arising from heavy rains that led to a public calamity declaration in the area. The closure was a precautionary measure to protect visitors from possible hazards such as landslides and falling branches, especially in forested areas. Despite the reopening, the park's trails will remain closed indefinitely to ensure visitor safety and prevent accidents in these risky areas.
The local government has announced that while access to certain areas of the park is being restored, there will be limitations on where visitors can go. The park will allow public access to flat areas and communal spaces, including regions in front of the lake, children's playgrounds, and other designated areas. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy these open spaces, but they must heed the warning regarding the trails which are still deemed unsafe for use.
Located on Avenida Deusdedith Salgado in the Teixeiras neighborhood, the park will operate from Tuesday to Sunday, opening at 8 AM and closing at 5 PM, with entrance allowed until 4:30 PM. The local government aims to ensure a safe experience for visitors while gradually restoring access to the park’s amenities post-flooding, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety assessments in the aftermath of severe weather events.
