Q COSTARICA — The Municipality of San José announced the return of Smoke-Free Family Sundays, an initiative that seeks to promote outdoor community, sports, and the active use of public spaces in a safe, car-free environment.
The events will take place on February 15 and 22, and March 1 along Paseo Colón, as well as on March 8 at La Sabana Metropolitan Park, the latter coinciding with the commemoration of International Women’s Day.
During these Sundays, Paseo Colón (the nine blocks from La Sabana Park, Calle 42 to Calle 24 — west of Children’s Hospital) will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and, along with La Sabana, transformed into open spaces for people of all ages to enjoy, with a wide range of free activities.
The program includes inflatables, bouncy castles, paint workshops, and plant nurseries, children’s bike circuits, a children’s go-kart track, a skate park, and a skating rink with skate rentals.
There will also be activities for pets, live music, wrestling, sports, and traditional games, as well as other recreational options to promote an active lifestyle and family time.
The initiative aims to reclaim urban space for people, encourage healthy habits, and strengthen community life in the capital.
The Municipality of San José stated that these spaces represent an opportunity for families to enjoy the city in a different, safe, and accessible way.
“They are an opportunity for people to reclaim the city and experience it in a different, safe, and healthy way. We want San José families and visitors to enjoy free, inclusive activities designed for all ages,” the local government stated.
Smoke-Free Family Sundays are part of the local government’s efforts to consolidate San José as a friendlier, more active city focused on the well-being of its residents.