In response to the city reneging on their promise to build a park in Barrio Logan, the community residents took matters into their own hands. They occupied the land for 12 days, prevented work crews from entering, and even stood in front of bulldozers until the city agreed to follow through on their commitment to build Chicano Park.

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After the city went back on their promise to construct a park in Barrio Logan, the community took matters into their own hands. They occupied the land for almost two weeks, blocked work crews from entering, and even stood in front of bulldozers until the city finally agreed to keep their word and build Chicano Park.