I was surprised that a city as picturesque as San Miguel de Allende doesn't have that many green…read moreparks. Sure, there are plenty of plazas with gardens and benches like Jardin Allende in the center of town, but hardly any expansive parks with shady clusters of trees, kids' playgrounds, and dense greenery. That was why this unique oasis stood out to Jamie W and me, especially since our hotel was just down the street. Attempting to recover from the cobblestone roads, we frequently walked to the park during our stay. We liked watching the schoolkids practicing their shooting skills on the basketball court. In the evenings, amateur guitarists strummed on random benches throughout the park, and on the weekend, artists displayed their works on the main walkway as did vendors hawking souvenirs. Of course, there were also stands selling local snacks. Finally, the eastern edge of the park proved to be an effective starting point for our stepwise climb up to El Mirador. This was one highly functional park and bucolic to boot. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/goBt38P7tu

Decent spot to take the kids - we had fun for about an hour at the playground and walking around…read more They charge for the bathroom, so that was inconvenient. The walk was near many shops and food stops. Several families here during the week, recommend if in San Miguel.

Beautiful park, kind personnel, nice cafe and gift shop…read more Internet flaky, unable to use Uber- staff at reception area was kind enough to call taxi for us. Lovely park to walk, explore + relax.

Fans of botanical gardens will likely enjoy El Charco del Ingenio, a 170+ acre garden/ecological…read morereserve in San Miguel de Allende. It's a serene, safe place to wander pathways and explore, even if it lacks anything as colorful, vibrant, or artful as (my favorite), the U.K.'s Kew Gardens. Between the attractive gift shop one enters through, the building that functions as a museum for what you'll see here, and the al fresco cafe where fresh-squeezed juices are well-priced and delicious, you might mistakenly think you're in the Bay Area, with far cheaper prices. It's very aesthetically pleasing. The actual botanic gardens are somewhat less so. A map of the grounds will show you the trails and the layout but it's easy enough to just wander. There's some art (very little), some created habitats (e.g. medicinal plants), a greenhouse, and a lake/pond to cross and see some historic relics. Whether any of this appeals to you really depends on your mood. If you decide to come here I'd recommend you walk from wherever you are. The hilly walk here from central SMA takes you through a really lovely neighborhood of high end homes before suddenly navigating a dirt path with tumbleweeds and cacti. All of this nicely satisfies the desire you have to see things because, once on site here, what you'll see is - I have to admit - less exciting. Finish up with a green juice and purchase some organic honey for those back home. Then enjoy the walk back to where you came from.

Great place to run!!! Nature at its fullest. You can enjoy a 4 mile run with the great view of the…read morecity and the huge pond!! It's a safe place to go and practice sports . You see a lot of people playing soccer , running and biking . Great place . The best park here in Leon

Great park to take a walk,run or ride a bike. Very great views, has a lake and lots of shade. They…read morehave bike rentals and ice cream shops. Security guards and a lot of parking spots.

Living history. During the rainy season water still flows in these tubs. I loved seeing and being…read moreable to touch historic relics. It looks just like it does in the tour books. This is a must stop for everyone. Busses and tour groups come by here today. Make sure you walk up the hill and see all of the birds nesting in April.

I don't know that I'd necessarily hike all the way up here to see this park, but if you happen to…read morebe nearby, it's a really peaceful, lovely place to take a stroll or sit on a bench and sip a chocolate from nearby Tal.

Beautiful, small park in the center of the city, near some great restaurants and sites (e.g.,…read moreTeatro Juárez). A fantastic place to sit with an ice cream or coffee, listen to the local musicians and watch the world go by.

Gorgeous garden in the heart of the city, surrounded by restaurants, museums, the theater and short…read morewalks to the Basilica or Funicular, which takes you up to the top of the mountain. Gorgeous little walking paths, shaded by beautifully manicured trees, and dotted with water fountains. Mariachis hang around serenading people. There is a beautiful gazebo in the middle of the park, great for pictures. Cute Park to relax in on a pretty afternoon or evening.