Tres de Febrero Park, known locally as the Bosques de Palermo, is a large public park in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Its paths link lakes, lawns and gardens, with space for walking, cycling, picnics and sports. Head to the Rosedal for rose beds and sculptures, or watch ducks and geese by the water; pedal boats and bike rentals add an active option. The park is free to enter, but its size makes it better suited to a leisurely visit than a quick stop.
A collection of parks in Palermo
Tres de Febrero Park is also called the Bosques de Palermo, or Palermo Woods. Rather than one uniform stretch of lawn, it is a broad green area made up of smaller parks, paths and gardens. It covers about 370 hectares and sits between Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Leopoldo Lugones.
The park’s lakes and winding paths make it easy to shape a visit around a walk, a bike ride or a break on the grass. The largest lake draws runners, cyclists and rollerbladers to the route around its edge. Other paths lead through quieter green spaces and past small lakes and gazebos.
The Rosedal and its gardens
The Rosedal is one of the park’s main destinations. Its rose beds bloom seasonally, and the garden also has sculptures. Flower displays depend on the season, so a visit outside the blooming period is more about the paths and garden setting than roses in flower.
Elsewhere, the Jardín de los Poetas has statues of literary figures, including William Shakespeare, Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado and Jorge Luis Borges. The Patio Andaluz is a separate stop, with Spanish mosaics and painted tiles beneath a vine-covered pergola. A white pergola and tropical plants add further details to explore along the garden paths.
Lakes, wildlife and outdoor activities
The park has artificial lakes, where ducks and geese gather. Pedal boats can be rented on the water, an option popular with families and children. Bike rentals and cycling routes make it possible to cover more ground, while walkers and runners can follow the paths at their own pace.
Outdoor gyms, sports areas and playgrounds add more active stops. The park is also used for picnics and informal exercise, from running and skating to cycling. There are bars and food vendors in the park, though bringing your own picnic supplies is a practical choice if you want to keep food costs down.
A park shaped by Carlos Thays
French-Argentine landscape architect Carlos Thays designed parts of the park, adding lakes, curved paths and bridges. His work drew inspiration from the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. Tres de Febrero Park was created in the 19th century on land associated with a former mansion.
The park’s large scale and variety mean a short visit can easily become a longer walk. You can focus on the Rosedal and nearby paths, or spend more time moving between the lakes, gardens and sports areas. The Rosedal has been noted for its evening atmosphere, when people use the surrounding park to walk, skate and exercise.
FAQ
Is Tres de Febrero Park free to enter?
Yes, entry to the park is free. Some areas elsewhere in the larger parkland, such as the Japanese Garden, require a fee.
What is the Rosedal?
The Rosedal is the park’s rose garden, with rose beds and sculptures. Flowers bloom seasonally.
Can you rent a boat at Tres de Febrero Park?
Pedal boats are available to rent on the lakes.
How long should you spend at Tres de Febrero Park?
Allow around 2 to 3 hours to walk through part of the park, visit the Rosedal and spend time by a lake.
