Easily a wonderful park that Santiago should be proud to have. This is as good or better than most…read moreparks we have in the US. There are multiple playgrounds, a body weight fitness park, hike and bike trails, a pond, open fields, and a fantastic view of the skyline above it all. You could easily spend hours here e joying the day. There are a fair amount of trees so shade can be found. Restrooms are available for free near the southern part of the park. It's very pet and kid friendly.

What a great park for people of all ages and dogs, too! On a Saturday, we took our dogs for a quick…read morewalk to check out the enclosed dog park. When we arrived, there were a lot of people enjoying the park, mostly in the shade on picnic blankets because it was quite warm. The entire park is very well maintained; we saw several people working there from maintenance to security. Our priority was the dog park, which is small and narrow but really lovely! It has one main entrance; once through the first gate, you can remove your dogs' harnesses/leashes, before entering through the second gate. Inside, there is a nice, modern agility course (circuit). Our old dogs were pretty worn out from their walk, so they weren't into the course, but there was plenty more for them to checkout. There are large bushes that run along two sides of the park. One of my dogs discovered a pathway between the shrubs and the wall and just nosed around back there in the cool shade. The water fountain is very nice, too, and serves both humans and dogs. There are several beautiful wooden benches throughout, many of them under the shade of the trees. While there, we saw lots of walkers, bikers, and families enjoying themselves in the park. Afterward, we stopped at the vendors and bought the most delicious lemonade with mint--yum!

Situated alongside the Mapocho River, this beautiful public park is the perfect setting for a…read morepicnic, pick-up soccer game, run, concert in the park, bike ride...and the list goes on. What makes this park stand out from the rest is that it is an open-air museum where you can enjoy over 30 different sculptures from both local Chilean artists as well as international artists. I have trained with my soccer team here various times and it is a great strip to run around, with no large dips or holes plus it has good lighting at night. There is also a playground not only for children, but for adults with exercise equipment. In the summer they host the annual Jazz in the Park where you can enjoy the worlds best Jazz artists for free while enjoying one of Santiago's finest public parks (you can also pay for seats...but it is more fun on the other side of the Mapocho). They also hold events throughout the year (although the majority take place during the summer) and are mostly open to the public. They also have a small room to show exhibits throughout the year. The exhibits are constantly changing, and usually show the work of young Chilean artists. It is super easy to get here. If you don't want to run from where you are, I recommend taking the metro to Pedro de Valdivia and walking the 3 blocks to the park.

This field is by far one of my favorites. Not only with bright lights (although some of them…read morealways seem to not be working) but it has a great quality pitch with fake grass (the base is a mixture of sand and turf). Now, I have to be honest, I am not really sure if the field has a name. I have asked everyone who I play with (even the director of the workshop who works with the municipality) and they also don't know but it is easy to find. Located 15 minutes from the Grecia metro and just two blocks from the Rodrigo de Araya round-about, this field is owned by the municipality of Ñuñoa and is free! There are actually 2 fields available only a few blocks from one another and they are both well maintained and free (I know I just said it, but it's such a good deal I wanted to repeat). With a group of friends, we train and play on the field together with a coach who we have helped organize the first free women's soccer workshop in the area. We currently train Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm - it is free for anyone to join! The coach also has free workshops for guys as well, where kids from ages 7 to 14 train. For those that don't want to use the field there is a playground for kids as well as "machines" for adults to workout on and a dirt path around the field if you feel inspired to run. You can contact the municipality to reserve the field, although usually the people who live close by just come around and use it on a first-come-first-served basis type of thing. Tip: Go to the bathroom before you come because there are no facilities close-by and bring a large bottle of water because there is no water fountain. It is not in the best neighborhood, so if you are coming at night be cautious with your belongings.

One of the nicest parks I have ever been to, I wish we had one like this back home. Huge playground…read morefor kids, and best of all, shaded against the sun. Felt very safe, upkeep was top notch. Would highly recommended if you are visiting the city with small children

Awesome park in the business district. Great to go for a morning or afternoon run, to relax, or…read morepeople watch. There are large grassy areas, various sports courts (tennis, b-ball, football), installations for kids, a skatepark. There is what looks like an event/activity center or museum for kids (the nose of an old LAN airplane sticks out of one of the walls), and there is a section where they cultivate roses.