Efua Sutherland Children's Park (also known as ''Children's Park'') is a public park for children located opposite
The National Theatre at West Ridge in the
Greater Accra Region
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of
Ghana
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. It was started in 1979 and known as ''Accra Children's Park'' or ''Ridge Park''
and later renamed after Ghanaian playwright and children's author,
Efua Sutherland
Efua Theodora Sutherland (born 27 June 1924 – 2 January 1996) was a Ghanaian playwright, director, dramatist, children's author, poet, educationalist, researcher, child advocate, and cultural activist. Her works include the plays ''Foriwa' ...
.
As of 2019, the park has seen less development since its inception.
References
External links
"ESI SUTHERLAND ADDY PERSONALITY - PROFILE FRIDAY ON JOYNEWS (14-3-14)" My JoyOnline. YouTube
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East Ridge, Accra
Tourism in Ghana
Tourist attractions in Ghana
Greater Accra Region