QUINTA NORMAL PARK
A HUB OF MUSEUMS

Influenced by Paris’s Bois de Boulogne, it was founded in 1841 as the city’s first urban park. Since then, with approximately 35 hectares, it has become the largest green space in the northwest sector. The name Quinta Normal de Agricultura refers both to its size…
Located in Las Condes, this vast 22-hectare green lung has become a central hub for recreation and leisure in Santiago. Its history dates back to 1984, when it was designed with an emphasis on views of the Andes Mountains, featuring a large open central space bordered…
Located in the Lo Espejo commune, this site is situated in an area historically vulnerable to flooding. Its innovative design integrates an artificial wetland system and extensive rainwater retention areas, fulfilling a dual crucial function: effective mitigation of water-related risks and providing…
Inaugurated in April 2012 and designed by Elemental Architects, it covers 3.8 hectares in Recoleta, offering a unique play space for early childhood. Its striking features include tree houses, swings for children under three years old, a forest of water spheres, musical games…
Located in the commune of La Reina, it covers a large area, making it the second largest urban park in Santiago. Its origins date back to the 1970s when it was initially created as the Intercommunal Park of La Reina. This park has become a key gathering place for families…
This urban park covers approximately 75 hectares and was inaugurated in 1873 in honor of the national hero, on land originally designated for a model farm. Throughout its history, it has evolved by incorporating various facilities that have made it an important…
Located on the southern bank of the Mapocho River, it emerged in the 1990s as part of an ambitious urban regeneration project of Santiago’s river margins. Spanning several hectares of formerly vacant land, its landscape design prioritized the creation of extensive…
Inaugurated in 2011, it spreads over 50 hectares of the former Los Cerrillos Aerodrome. Its design integrates large green areas, an artificial lagoon for water sports, extensive bike paths, and various children’s play zones. It also houses the Cerrillos National Center for Contemporary…
Developed linearly along the banks of the Mapocho River, this park spans several districts of Santiago as part of a gradual recovery project. Its design varies by section, integrating green areas, a continuous cycling network (Mapocho 42K), pedestrian paths, and sports and recreational…
This modern urban park, designed by architect and landscaper Teodoro Fernández and inaugurated in 2007, extends over 30 hectares along the banks of the Mapocho River, offering a natural refuge and a meeting space for visitors from all over Santiago…