A nice place to walk and explore that is just off of the beach a short distance. Parking tip, drive…read moreto the end of the park. You can tell you are there because there is a light, if you turn left it's into the beach area and paid parking ($5). Or turn left and you can park on the street for free. We walked across the whole park and explored, took pictures, ran from chickens (well roosters), etc. If you go later in the week there is a restaurant that is open (Wed - Sat or Thurs - Sat). That would have a pretty cool view and is in a pretty old historic building. On the way back we walked across the civilian bridge towards the beach. The second we got on the bridge we got cooled off because the beach breeze made it that far. Walked back along the beach and had some additional photo opps. Keep this in mind, the heat of the day it does get warm. It's easy, relatively flat walking, but hot non the less. Take some water so you don't get over heated. We'd recommend this as part of your stay in San Juan if you like exploring historical type locations.

O-kay... Well,…read morewhether you slip, hit your head and hallucinate because you *chose* to skate during bad weather through a 1/2 inch of rain; OOORR you simply safely stroll around looking for a nice spot to take your kids to, just know this park is one of the oldest in the island, and a nice, old-school way to kill time. But as is the case with beaches in Puerto Rico, avoid it during very late afternoon and night time unless there's a special event of some sort. There's an awesome nearby hamburger joint, creatively called "El Hamburger" :-P where you can have the best cheap burger afterwards. Or perhaps go to Old San Juan or Condado, which are both less than 10 minutes away by car. ---------------------------------------En Puertorro, ahora------------------------------------ Bueno, definitivamente no es muy buena idea escoger patinar cuando está lloviendo a cántaros, en este parque o donde sea... Pero este parque es muy lindo y una buena alternativa para hacer algo activo y fuera de la casa, sea solo, ejercitando acompañado o con niños, ya que hay áreas de recreo específicamente para niños. Por supuesto, como en todo parque y playa en Puerto Rico, no es recomendable estar ahí en la noche, para evitar robos o situaciones lamentables, salvo que hubiera algún evento especial en que haya mucha gente, claro. Cerca de ahí, como a 5 minutos, hay un sitio de hamburguesas que se llama "El Hamburger", y es muy bueno. Otra alternativa después-de es Condado o el Viejo San Juan, ya que quedan como a 10 minutos en carro desde el parque. :-)

I highly recommend visiting this park if you're looking for a nice stroll, need time to kill or…read moreneed something to do with a family or children. Beautiful area with nice plants and shrubbery worth exploring.

"Noria" was a "People Usher" at the Dog Park.  She was rude.  We wanted our toddler to be able to…read morewatch the dogs from the vestibule area, and she would not let us.  Even though we don't have a dog, there have been plenty of times where we went into the dog area... to watch them play.  Prior Ushers did not mind.  After all, how is the safety factor changed whether we have a dog or not?  It's illogical.  But in this case, we simply wanted to stand in the vestibule, holding our toddler, and watch the dogs over the fence.  Nope... Noria would not let us, and was quite rude in letting us know that.  When I explained to her that we had in fact been in many times, she has no answer.  She simply cited "the rules."  When I asked to see these rules, she said "They aren't written down."  I then asked for her name, and she was defiant and defensive, then she finally gave it to me, rudely, and said "My boss is right behind you."  An older male and female were there in a golf cart, and the female there politely explained a recent change to the rules to my wife.  This was better, professional at least.  Meanwhile snowflake Noria was so "shaken" that she needed a hug from the male supervisor.  Generation Z... rude, unprofessional, and sensitive.  Was a negative experience for us and for our toddler, thanks to Noria. "Noria" era una "acomodadora de personas" en el parque para perros. Era grosera. Queríamos que nuestro hijo pequeño pudiera vigilar a los perros desde el área del vestíbulo, y no nos lo permitió. Aunque no tenemos perro, muchas veces hemos entrado en el área de perros... para verlos jugar. A los acomodadores anteriores no les importó. Después de todo, ¿cómo cambia el factor de seguridad si tenemos perro o no? Es ilógico. Pero en este caso, simplemente queríamos quedarnos en el vestíbulo, sosteniendo a nuestro hijo pequeño, y mirar a los perros por encima de la cerca. No... Noria no nos lo permitió y fue bastante grosera al hacérnoslo saber. Cuando le expliqué que, de hecho, habíamos estado allí muchas veces, no tuvo respuesta. Simplemente citó "las reglas". Cuando le pedí que me las mostrara, dijo "No están escritas". Luego le pregunté su nombre y se mostró desafiante y a la defensiva, luego finalmente me lo dio, de manera grosera, y dijo "Mi jefe está justo detrás de ti". Había un hombre y una mujer mayores en un carrito de golf, y la mujer que estaba allí le explicó educadamente a mi esposa un cambio reciente en las reglas. Esto fue mejor, al menos profesional. Mientras tanto, Noria, la copo de nieve, estaba tan "conmocionada" que necesitaba un abrazo del supervisor masculino. Generación Z... grosera, poco profesional y sensible. Fue una experiencia negativa para nosotros y para nuestro niño pequeño, gracias a Noria.

Absolutely chaotic in the best possible way…read more For $2 you get a bag of bird food and instantly become the main character in a pigeon uprising. These birds do NOT believe in personal space. They will sit on your arms, shoulders, stroller, emotional baggage... whatever's available. The pigeons were plentiful, fearless, and fully committed to getting directly into our business. We laughed nonstop and got some genuinely amazing pictures and family memories out of it. If you've ever wanted to feel like a Disney princess being mildly harassed by flying potatoes, this is your place.

It's such a great experience! I originally thought that I'd visited once before. It was a small…read morepark with pigeons and parakeets coexisting together, but this wasn't it. This is a special place near the Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud. Another place that we saw from a distance after visiting La Fortaleza. We didn't know that Pigeon Park was hidden off to the right side of it. What a treat! First of all, I think there are rules about whether you should or shouldn't feed the pigeons. They are most certainly feeding on something. I warned my husband that they may jump up on you. He immediately knew I was correct when one of the pigeons briefly landed on his shoulder. Is that a sign of good luck? Haha! We enjoyed a very relaxing walk through the park. There were only just a few people there. It was very peaceful with colorful flags on each lamp post with uplifting words such as Gratitude, Hope, Honesty, Music, Empathy, and more. There's a kiosk at the end of the park called Café del Niño that sells coffee and pigeon feed. We didn't make it that far. We did get to see the pigeons everywhere including in the trees and nesting in the holes of the fortified walls. The view over the city wall is a beautiful one. There are also tributes to Mayor Felisa Rincón de Gautier in the form of bronzed children shoes. It's said that she took care of children in need. It's a nice tribute in a park where children can enjoy the pigeons. Definitely add this attraction to your trip if you're a bird lover. It was a fun and relaxing experience during the early morning hours.

The park was a good stop for groups with children. Their is a basketball court, 2x playgrounds,…read moreconcert area and scenic sites. The animal areas were not available when we visited. It was a fun time for us to test our photography skills. It is a one dollar fee to enter the park.

I used to frequent this park a lot when I was younger. My soccer team occasionally practiced here…read moreand I liked to come here to jog. Now I come to take my kid to the playground. I find this is among the best places to bring kids. There are 3 playgrounds, plus a few other spots for them to enjoy. There is plenty of space for riding bikes or scooters without worrying about cars. The park is safe. This is also a nice place to have picnics. You can also have birthday parties here. You just have to call and make a reservation. The park itself is mostly well kept. There are a couple tennis and racquetball courts that are in bad shape, but the basketball court, track, moratorium, playgrounds, and some tennis courts are in good shape.

Good place to do excercise. They have a track and a path that circles the whole park, which makes…read morefor a nice jog or walk. There is also racquetball courts and a pool. For the pool you need to make a reservation, but first you have to take a swimming test to prove you can swim. For kids there are a couple of playgrounds, plus it is very safe for them to ride their bikes and scooters. You can reserve gazebosfor birthdays.

This was a pretty cool place. A must see when you are in Loiza. Entrance is $5. The lady, a Loiza…read morelocal, who was on duty was incredibly nice. She spoke English. She gave us a brief history of the cave before we ventured off to the cave for a self guided walk. It won't take you more than 5-7 minutes, but it's pretty cool. The ceiling has a couple of bee hives. Having been raised in the area, the lady was more than happy to give us recommendations for food nearby. The park has a playground and a small amphitheater. Apparently there are lots of family friendly events held here, educational to cultural.

I loved it here. The cave is very cool. Very interesting history. There park has a playground and…read morethey have lots of events here. Perfect family outing.

This park is incredible. My 3 year old loved it here. They have a few different sections based on…read moreage. Very cute. The floors have the extra padding for safety

Chances are if you have come to Fajardo to pilot a kayak through a mangrove forest to experience…read morethe tiny glowing dinoflagellates of Laguna Grande, you will begin your adventure here at Parque Pasivo Las Croabas. Most days around sunset, the place is teeming with tourists who have come in from San Juan or other distant resorts just for the evening's bioluminescent bay (or "bio-bay") tour. Numerous tour operators are stationed all around the dock with huge racks of kayaks, and streets of the park are lined with other vendors taking advantage of the crowds. Another reason you might visit this park would be to catch a water taxi over the Pasaje de San Juan to one of the white sand islands of the Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve. There are a few companies offering the service to Cayo Icacos for around $25 per person, just a quick 20 minute ride over the choppy bay to your own Gilligan's Island fantasy. We used Captain Mingo's yellow boat (search TripAdvisor for more info) and had a great afternoon of snorkeling, swimming, and lounging under the shade of our own palm tree. We actually spent our recent PR vacation based in Las Croabas, so I visited this park every morning during my run through the neighborhood: down the hill to the park, up past Ocean View Condos and the police station and back down to Seven Seas beach, then past the Las Cabezas de San Juan Preserve (which surrounds Laguna Grande) and back home. It's a much different place early in the day, with grizzled old fishermen and their wives sitting in the shade, sipping cafe con leche before a day on their boats or staffing the many restaurants and pubs overlooking the small harbor. On New Year's Day, a meetup of classic car aficionados was in full swing, complete with party music and picnics. Everyone was excited to show off their muscle cars and allowed us to photograph at will before we ventured over to the rocky shore to pick up hands full of polished beach glass. Local families use this park as you would any neighborhood park. The new pirate ship playscapes are enjoyed by small kids and the many colorful pavilions (with a sturdy concrete food prep area) can be reserved for birthday parties and other celebrations. Know before you go: -- No swimming at the adjacent beach. It's choppy & surrounded by boat traffic. -- Restrooms with sinks are available, but bring your own toilet paper; it doesn't seem to be replenished often. -- Parking at evening/night can be a challenge, with the influx of bio-bay goers and diners at the restaurants surrounding the square. -- Do make reservations if you intend to eat dinner nearby. There are no walk-ups, except at the few food trucks.

Beautiful area lots to do and lots to see. The cruise port is here and it's a great one. I took a…read morecarnival cruise from here and was glad to be able to walk around this area, take in the history and culture and do some shopping. Every place i stopped at to eat was great and the staff at the port was nice and efficient, def have to come back to this area again and cruise from here

This is a wonderful area right outside the Port of San Juan. Its a great place for a stroll in the…read morearea and off the ship. Small vendors are located in the area selling all kinds of items including jewelry and souvenirs. The area also have some places to take pictures including a large sign that says I Love Puerto Rico (I heart Puerto Rico) and another sign with Boricua! on it. Probably the nicest area outside a Port I saw on my Carnival Cruise to Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas.

Sabado 14 de junio de 2025 venir al Jardín Botánico de Caguas siempre es una experiencia única ya…read moresea que uno venga solo o a compartir en una actividad de Caguas. Es el encuentro entre la Ciudad y la Naturaleza.

The Jardín Botánico de Caguas was constructed over what used to be the Hacienda San José, an old…read moresugar mill from back in the late 19th and early 20th century. It's a nice place to visit with the family that won't set you back. Entrance is $7 for adults and $3 for kids. Children under under 2 don't pay. Our son liked seeing the turtles, birds, and iguanas. We enjoyed a hike around the grounds. It's an easy hike, apt for all ages. There's plenty to see, from flora to sculptures. There is an indigenous ceremonial plaza, a small museum with indigenous artifacts, and of course there are some remnants of the old sugar mill. The Casa Jíbara is pretty cool. You can take a guided tour for an extra $3 or roam around on your own. If you get hungry there is a shack that serves food and refreshments. They told me that every 3rd Wednesday of each month are Noches de Galería on the evening: arts and crafts, music, and food.