Wow Parque Mexico really is impressive. This park is located very close to our Airbnb in Condesa so…read morewe walked in the park a few times this past week. My 2 most favorite things about this park is seeing so many dogs. As a dog lover (and also of one who recently just lost her little girl dog 2 months ago), it was so nice to see so many dogs because they always bring me so much joy when I see them. Most of the locals walking their dogs walked their pups off leash. And for the most part, their dogs were all very well behaved and always stayed close to their owners. But there were also some people who also walked their dogs on leash. The other thing that I loved the most about this park was that there are so many trees that really keep this park very nice and cool because of all the shade throughout this large park. It really does encourage people to come out and walk and do some exercise, which I really love. At this park were a few different playground areas and also a very large pond with ducks. There are also vendors selling items, food, etc throughout the park. There is also a restroom if you need to use it, which cost $5 MXN or $0.29 USD (it is common to pay to use the toilet in Mexico but be aware that it is common for there to be no toilet paper, sometimes no toilet seats.... yes the actual seat, and hand soap. But usually restaurants, grocery stores and museums do not charge to use their toilet). This park is surrounded with a lot of restaurants, coffee shops and apartment buildings. For the most part, it is a pretty kid friendly and dog friendly park that felt safe to visit the days and nights we came by to walk. If I lived here, I would definitely be a regular.

The park has a great mix of open areas, walking paths, and shaded spots that makes it for a good…read morecasual stroll. It's also dog friendly, so you will see a lot of people enjoying the space with their pets.

While not as beautiful for a stroll as nearby Parque México in Condesa, Parque España is a nice…read morelittle urban park, with a playground, an exercise/workout area, and a cement lake area. My husband and I walked through the park a few weeks ago when we were in Condesa for a few hours, and it is a nice place to stretch your legs if you're out and about in Condesa!

The good: This park is centrally located in the city…read more There's a dog park and also a children's playground. The playground had many trees and was nicely shaded which made playing much easier. There were many climbing structures including a dragon. There are smaller kids' structures as well as ones for bigger kids. The bad: The bathroom was closed for cleaning when I tried to use it. The dirt gets the toddler's shoes and clothes dusty and messy. The interesting: I saw lots of Girl Scouts there. I also saw a rat in the bush. They had food carts and vendors that sold balloons and kids toys too.

If I ever move to Mexico, Coyoacàn is one of my top 5 choices…read more I absolutely loved everything about Parque Hidalgo. The park is surrounded with beautiful historic buildings, a church, famous coffee shops, ice-cream shops, and restaurants. Within the park you'll see little historic facts about it. A few years ago, the market stands were right in the park, but to avoid the abundance amount of people in one place, those stands have been moved. It was a great idea, so anyone who wants to buy souvenirs can go to the 2 floor building and spend time there. It gives those enjoying the park more free room to breathe. Being in Coyoacàn made me forget that the city was 20 minutes away. It was a lovely place to sit back and relax. Or you can observe the people dancing, playing music, or doing magic tricks. There's always something going on! I fell in love with Coyo

This cobblestoned plaza intersects with the Jardin at the Zocalo of Coyoacan. This is part of two…read morebig parks that make a two-block park. The park contains the statue to the Mexican hero, Hidalgo, and some fountains with coyotes in them. The area is landscaped nicely, with tall, tropical shrubs and shady trees. There are lots of places to sit, and watch the crowd go by. If you show up on Saturday evenings, they have a big street party where performers show up, and have puppet shows, magic tricks, jokes, and other performances. There's lots of vendors here, selling cheap handicrafts. Their prices are low, but better quality crafts can be found in the adjacent artisans' market. There's lots of great places here to hang out and relax- the fountains shoot off jets of water across statues to coyotes, and give a much needed, rejuvenating lift in the hot Mexican sun. You're not going to get hungry here - the plaza is surrounded by restaurants. The building at the end of the park is where Cortez set up his first provisional government when he invaded Tenochtitlan. It's now a place that looks out for the Coyoacan neighborhood. The Parroquia de San Juan Bautista overlooks the park, and is a beautiful church to check out. They were having a wedding during one of my visits!

One of my favorite places in the world! I was in AWE coming here and seeing such beautiful…read moregreenery... it felt magical. Also, Viveros de Coyoacán has the widest variety of squirrels I've ever experienced. Like seriously, I thought Google Maps was joking, but there were black, brown, red squirrels, I don't even know. They scurried up and down trees like ants. It was insane. Check out the cactus, hedge-lined paths, and open spaces. The park is impressively clean, and I'm actually learning a ton about this place through other Yelp reviews. Apparently it's a tree nursery to reforest the city. Come here for some quiet time, whether a few minutes or a few hours. Take a break from all the hubbub, and kick it with the squirrels.

We wandered through Viveros de Coyoacan - a public park in Coyoacan - when we were exploring the…read morearea. It's a nice park - definitely would be great for locals who want a place to run, walk, or exercise (we saw a lot of runners in Viveros)! It's not as great of a park for tourists to explore (unlike more touristy parks - with gorgeous fountains and memorials), but it's a pretty place for a walk. We figured it was a nicer walk to go through the park to get from the center of Coyoacan to the metro station, but you can't exit wherever you like (there are certain entrance/exit points to the park). A nice place for a walk though!

Plaza Popocatépetl is perhaps the prettiest public park! Its pulchritude is pretty pulchritudinous!…read more This is a park along a sleepy neighborhood street, with a slow roundabout around this structure in the middle of a fountain. The domed small structure is fitted with cool looking tile work, and a bit of home-spun graffiti. Park benches surround this fountain, so there's plenty of places to perch, put your pack down, and purview the place. There's large trees that give plenty of shade. It makes for a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the neighborhood. When I was there, there were people making out, having lunch, and just lounging. Plaza Popocatépetl is named after Mount Popocatépetl, the active volcano just outside of town. It's a tongue twister to say it! Popocatépetl occasionally erupts, putting people on edge, but not causing any real damage usually. I don't know what's up with the little building that houses "gas" and "diesel" on one end of the plaza. I assume that doesn't have to do with the functions of the fountain.