Parque Metropolitano La Florida, Metropolitan park in Bogota, Colombia
Parque Metropolitano La Florida is a large public park in Bogota featuring sports facilities such as motocross tracks, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a skating rink. The park also includes a lake for water activities and provides barbecue areas, camping zones, parking, and restrooms.
The park was acquired in 1974 by the Bogota Lottery parks division despite concerns about its remote location at the time. Since then it has grown into a major recreational area for the city.
The park functions as a place where visitors can learn about local plants and animals through environmental education programs offered at its pedagogical nursery. These programs help people understand the natural world around Bogota.
The area is well organized with clear zones for different activities, making it easy for visitors to find what interests them. The numerous parking spaces and restroom facilities make extended visits comfortable and straightforward.
The park is home to around 40 bird species, with many native to the region while others pass through as migrants between September and April. This makes it a place where bird watchers can encounter different species depending on the time of year.
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