Parque El Ejido

The park extends over 14 hectares at an elevation of 2801 meters, connecting the historic and modern sections of Quito through green spaces.

The Spanish Cabildo established Ejidos del Rey boundaries in 1535, designating the area as public property for grazing horses and cattle for four centuries.

The park transforms into an open-air art gallery during weekends, where local artisans display their paintings and handicrafts along Patria Avenue.

El Ejido contains sports courts for ecuavoley, children's play areas, walking paths, and food vendors serving Ecuadorian dishes throughout the day.

The park maintains 1,470 plant species native to the inter-Andean region, including century-old heritage trees recognized by the Metropolitan District of Quito.

Location: Pichincha Province

Location: Quito

Inception: January 25, 1535

Official opening: 1922

Elevation above the sea: 2,801 m

Part of: Historic Center of Quito

GPS coordinates: -0.20916,-78.49861

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37