The Spirit of Chicano Park is a children's book that depicts the history of the creation of an historic park located in the community of Logan Heights in San Diego, California. The park was founded in 1970, as a result of a community Take Over of the land. The park was born out of a communities struggle to create a place for family gatherings amidst the destruction of a community through the enforcement of eminent domain, and the building of Interstate 5 freeway and the Coronado Bridge. The park became a symbol of self-determination and of hope. The park is located underneath the Coronado Bridge and massive cement pillars that hold up the bridge, fill the park's landscaped. Community artists painted murals that depict the history of the park and the history of the Chicano community. Housed in the center of the park, is a one-of-a-kind stage, called a Kiosco. The park is a living legacy of the people of Logan Height. It is a vibrant park with community activities, dance ceremonials, and political gatherings occurring on a regular basis. Chicano Park is known nationally and internationally because of its art, but also because of what it symbolizes to the Chicano/Mexicano community throughout the United States and Mexico. The park was designated as a Historical Landmark in 2016. The book is a full color, historical fiction, children's book written in English and Spanish. The back pages of the book showcase profiles of community organizers, artists, dancers, musicians, low-riders, and other activists.
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