Luis Muñoz Marín Park (
Spanish: ''Parque Luis Muñoz Marín'') is an
urban park
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located in the
Gobernador Piñero district of
San Juan San Juan, Spanish for Saint John, may refer to:
Places Argentina
* San Juan Province, Argentina
* San Juan, Argentina, the capital of that province
* San Juan, Salta, a village in Iruya, Salta Province
* San Juan (Buenos Aires Underground), ...
, close to
Hato Rey,
Río Piedras
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and
Plaza Las Américas. The park was opened by the Puerto Rico Company of National Parks (CPNPR) and is currently administered by the municipality of San Juan. The
Piedras River (''el Río Piedras'') crosses the park from southeast to northwest, splitting it in two sections.
The park has gazebos that can be rented for events, green areas for strolls, biking and picnics, an artificial lake with
paddleboats for rent ($6), and a number of playgrounds for children. The main attraction however is the
cableway that crosses the park and offers scenic views of the city while providing transportation to the
Roberto Clemente Coliseum and the
Hiram Bithorn Stadium; it costs $2 for adults and $1 for children. The park is open weekly from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays.
Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in 2017, causing widespread damages to the park. It remained closed for years until February 2021 when it opened on limited capacity due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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.
See also
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Luis Muñoz Rivera Park
The Luis Muñoz Rivera Park (or Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera in Spanish) is a 27.2 acre (110,000 m2) recreational public space located in Puerta de Tierra in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The park was named in honor of Puerto Rican statesman Luis Muñoz R ...
References
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Parks in Puerto Rico
Geography of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tourist attractions in San Juan, Puerto Rico