Parque André Jarlán

Parque André Jarlan is a public park in Pedro Aguirre Cerda featuring multiple sports facilities and recreational spaces. The grounds contain soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball areas, and exercise zones organized across different sections.

The site was once an illegal dumping ground in the 1970s before its transformation began in 1992. Architects Alberto Montealegre Klenner and Myriam Beach designed the new layout for this reclaimed space.

The park is named after priest André Jarlan, who supported local communities during Chile's dictatorship era. His name reflects the area's connection to social activism and remembrance.

The park is open Tuesday through Sunday with changing rooms and hot showers available for visitors. Parking facilities are accessible on Avenida Presidente Salvador Allende for convenient entry.

Native Chilean tree species including quillayes, pimientos, and molles grow throughout the park and provide natural shade. These local species shape the landscape and give the recreational areas their character.