Located near the Industriales Metro stop, the Ciudad del Rio park was built in 2009 on the former grounds of an abandoned factory. Although the park appears a bit sparse at first glance, what it lacks in shady trees it makes up for in content and diversity.
You can find a skate park, sculptures, a small rock-climbing wall, playgrounds, and a maze, as well as grassy patches for lounging.
The crowd you find at Ciudad del Rio is more diverse and middle-class than what you find in most of the city’s other central parks. On a given day you can find skaters, cuddling teenage couples, body builders, kids, dogwalkers and more.
There are a number of nice cafes and restaurants next to the Museum of Modern Art. And don’t forget the museum itself which is full of cultural pieces and contemporary art.