Parque de la Familia, Urban riverside park in Quinta Normal, Chile.
Description
Parque de la Familia is an urban park along the Mapocho River featuring an artificial lagoon, walking paths, and water basins for recreation. The space covers roughly 20 hectares and accommodates walking, cycling, and non-motorized water activities.
History
The park was established in 2015 as part of Santiago's riverside renewal efforts and was renamed in 2019. This development marks a turning point in how the city reclaimed and repurposed its riverfront areas.
Culture
The outdoor amphitheater serves as a gathering space for neighborhood celebrations and local events, drawing residents together across Santiago's surrounding districts. It demonstrates how public spaces strengthen community bonds and local social life.
Practical
The park is open Tuesday through Sunday with dedicated morning hours for cyclists and extended evening hours for pedestrians. Entry is free, and multiple access points allow visitors to enter from different areas nearby.
Did you know?
This was Chile's first fluvial park and uses a special channel system to direct river water into the artificial lagoon. The water circulation allows for non-motorized water sports in a location that was previously underused riverside land.
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