Parks in Panama City: Which are the most popular?

We cannot deny that one of the greatest pleasures in life is walking and relaxing. However, when we do it with children we must qualify those things that we did when young with activities that are attractive to them.

If you are on a walk through Panama City you will be able to enjoy parks that are really incredible to enjoy with children (and even with your couple!).

Next, we will detail the parks that you should not miss in Panama City; where you can find a wonderful outdoor space that you may not have explored.

1. Parque Omar (Omar Recreational and Cultural Park)

If you are in Panama City you should know that you are next to one of the most emblematic places: Parque Omar.

The park is perfect to spend the day since it has a multiple offer of possibilities among which are:

• Place to picnic
• Play area for children where they can run, climb and go down different posts.
• Visit the libraries
• Walking and Running (even by car)

Parque Omar is a “natural lung” in the middle of the cement city where you can spend a simply wonderful afternoon.

The Parque Omar is established in the district of San Francisco, on Vía Porras avenue.

2. Parque Urracá (Urraca Park)

If we have to mention the traditional Parks of Panama, we cannot omit one of the classics of Panama City, Urracá Park. This park is located right in front of the beginning of the Cinta Costera and keeps the name of Urracá in commemoration of a brave native chief (cacique) of Panama.

Parque Urracá is one of the most charming natural sites in the city and it was also recently renovated. This park will allow you to stop and rest at the foot of the shade of a tree before continuing along the walk towards the Cinta Costera or towards the Old Town of the city Casco Viejo.

Parque Urracá is ideal for:

• Skateboarding or biking
• Play different sports like basketball
• Spend an afternoon picnic

Parque Urracá is located on Avenida Balboa.

3. Parque Andres Belllo (Andres Bello Park)

Located on the beautiful and famous Vía Argentina in an area that is full of restaurants and a unique nightlife, in the evenings, it is flooded with children playing and running; In addition, hundreds of people of all ages doing physical activities.

The vicinity of Andrés Bello Park is one of the most chosen by people who decide to visit and stay a few days in Panama City.

In addition, this Park has large and impressive children’s play areas.

The Andrés Bello Park is ideal to complement with a visit to the area of restaurants that are established on the Vía Argentina.

The Andrés Bello Park is located in El Cangrejo district, Vía Argentina avenue.

4. Parque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park)

Located just minutes from the center of Panama City, on Juan Pablo II avenue, the metropolitan natural park is a protected area that, in addition to having trails, is home to many species of birds, amphibians, mammals, as well as more than 280 species of flora.

A unique place to enjoy the various trails that offer different experiences, and even reach the top of Cerro Cedro, the hill viewpoint, where you can appreciate a beautiful view of Panama City.

The parks in Panama City are perfect for spending a unique and different moment within the urban environment of the capital.

In addition, these parks have a huge variety of activities where children could exhaust all their energy.

If you plan to visit Panama City, be sure to take a tour of the natural and free beauty that these relaxing parks offer.