Lima has a large number of parks throughout the city, which have artificial lagoons, large green spaces, and sports fields.
Find here a list of “The Most Famous Parks in Lima“:
Parque El Olivar
It is located in San Isidro, It was declared a National Monument. Here they house about 1670 olive trees and 227 trees of other species.
People gather to have a picnic, walk in It’s recreational spaces, sit down to read or take pictures. In addition, here is the Municipal Library, the Children’s Library, the Chamber Theater, the Multipurpose Room, the Art Gallery and the Marina Núñez del Prado House Museum.
Parque de La Amistad
It is located in the Surco district. It is surrounded by several green spaces, an artificial lagoon, a train station and a large 29-meter arch, which was a gift from the Spanish in 1924. Access is completely free.
Parque Alameda Las Malvinas
Although there is bustle and traffic congestion around, the park has spaces for walking, jogging and running. In addition, it has sports fields to play soccer (rent per hour goes from 35 to 50 soles).
Parque Universitario
It is one of the busiest parks, which houses monuments such as the marble sculpture of Hipólito Unanue, Sebastián Lorente and Bartolomé Herrera.
A few steps away is the Casona and Cultural Center of the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos.
Parque La Exposición
Inside it is the Museum of Art of Lima, the Japanese Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Lima. Also, the “La Cabaña” theater and the “Nicomedes Santa Cruz” amphitheater.
The little ones at home are the ones who will have the most fun, as there are large green areas and a lagoon where you can take boat rides.
Parque La Muralla
In this park the whole family can have fun. For example, it has green areas where you can have a picnic and read. In addition, the youngest can ride a bicycle, visit the farm, the aviary, the lagoon or use the children’s library.
Campo de Marte
It is in the Jesus Maria district and was declared a Monumental Urban Environment in 2007. Lima’s first airport was located here in 1924.
In its more than 60,000 square meters there are running circuits, 12 bicycle parking modules, large green areas and various monuments such as the Árbol de la Fraternidad and the Defensores de la Frontera Monument.
Parque del Amor
Located in the Miraflores district. Couples from all over the country come here to watch the sunset and have a privileged view of the ocean.
It is a perfect place to have a date, because you will be surrounded by beautiful flowers and a sculpture called “the kiss” made by the artist Victor Delfín.
Parque La Reserva
It has large green spaces and 13 different fountains that, thanks to music and lights, provide a magical show.
The Magic Water Circuit is located inside the Reserve Park, named in honor of the reserve troops that participated during the Pacific War. In 1980 the park was declared a Monumental Urban Environment.
Parque Chino de Miraflores
The park facilities are inspired by China. There are figures of lions made of granite, a bridge and a Chinese gazebo, which lends itself to taking various photographs. Where is? block 11 of Malecón Cisneros, in Miraflores.