The park's 20
hectares are divided into two sections. "Parque Brazo del Rio" (“River Branch Park”), with a surface area of 13 hectares, features a lagoon of calm water following the path of
Mapocho River that will allow non-motorized water activities once opened. The second section, “Paseo en El Cauce” (The Canal Walk), has a surface area of 7 hectares and includes three reservoirs, playgrounds and grassy areas. Among other features, the park features viewpoints, fountains, playgrounds,
picnic areas, an outdoor amphitheater for 600 spectators, public toilets and two
football fields. Although it is located in
Quinta Normal, it will benefit more than 750,000 residents of the communes of
Santiago,
Renca,
Cerro Navia and
Independencia. Entrance to the park is free of charge and opens Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed for cleaning and maintenance works. == References ==