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LINN-SAN MANUEL – After years of anticipation, the small rural community of Linn-San Manuel located in northeastern Hidalgo County will now have a county park. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres in partnership with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) is pleased to announce that the construction of the Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park is complete for a full park opening.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled for Thursday, August 19 to commemorate the official opening of the park. Social distancing and facial covering is highly encouraged while on the premises.
“Hidalgo County now has a park at the northernmost point of the county for residents to enjoy the outdoors within the comforts of a park setting,” stated Torres. “The park name is a tribute to all veterans past, present and future for the sacrifices made to defend our great country.” This park project was made possible with the financial commitment and support of the ECISD. “The partnership between the school district and the county has been very productive in the fast completion of this project,” said Dr. Mario H. Salinas, ECISD Superintendent. “This community was in need of a shared outdoor space where people can come together.”
The Park features many amenities to include competitive baseball and softball fields, basketball courts under a covered pavilion, concession stand and restrooms, a playground system, covered picnic benches, grilling pits, a lighted parking lot, a half-mile walking trail and retention ponds. The highlight of the park includes a lighted monument wall with embossed military seals, flags and a seating area that honors all veterans past, present and future. As an extra benefit, a 40 foot lighted marquee sign, donated through the generosity of the Linn-San Manuel Improvement Corporation, will welcome park visitors.
WHO: Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres and Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
WHAT: Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
WHEN: Thursday, August 19, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park, 22300 FM 1017, Linn, TX 78542
