The renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has been opened to the public today, July 4, 2023, following its commissioning by President Akufo-Addo.
Situated on Accra’s former polo grounds, where Ghana’s independence was proclaimed, the park has been a popular attraction since 1992, attracting approximately 98,000 visitors annually and ranking among Ghana’s top 10 visited sites.
Over time, the park suffered from a lack of significant renovations, resulting in issues such as malfunctioning fountains, leaky roofs in the museum, and inadequate restroom and VIP lounge facilities.
Recognizing tourism’s importance for national development, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo designated it a key factor for social advancement. In 2018, he secured a $40 million loan from the World Bank to improve the tourism environment and develop sites and destinations.
With the recent renovations, the park is set to provide an enhanced and more memorable experience for tourists and history enthusiasts worldwide.
In July 2022, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture initiated a $3.5 million rehabilitation and redevelopment project for the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The aim was to preserve its historical value, increase visitor capacity, and improve service delivery.
