Parque Sarmiento, Public park in Córdoba, Argentina.
Description
Parque Sarmiento is a public park in Córdoba spread across a plateau with rose gardens and walking paths. Sports facilities like swimming pools and tennis courts complement the landscape, marked by tree-lined avenues and open lawns.
History
French urbanist Carlos Thays designed the grounds in 1889 at the request of Miguel Crisol, and they opened to the public in 1911. The art museum at the park edge was inaugurated in 1915 and later renamed after painter Emilio Caraffa.
Culture
The name honors Argentine statesman Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, whose ideas on education shaped the country. Families use the green spaces for weekend picnics, while joggers and cyclists take the paths in the early morning hours.
Practical
The paths work well for walking and cycling, and most areas are flat and easy to reach. Mornings and evenings are less busy, while midday hours get lively on sunny days.
Did you know?
The former zoo within the grounds was converted into a Biodiversity Park in 2023, continuing to serve as an educational and recreational space. Visitors can now discover native plant species that were once hidden by enclosures.
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