Parque Rodó facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Parque Rodó
Barrio
The Faculty of Architecture in Parque Rodó
Street map of Parque Rodo (barrio)
Location of the Parque Rodó barrio in Montevideo
Country	Uruguay
Department	Montevideo Department
City	Montevideo

Parque Rodó is a special place in Montevideo, Uruguay. It's known for two main things: a fun park and a lively neighborhood, also called a barrio. Even though they share a name, most of the big park area is actually just outside the neighborhood's official borders. The name "Rodó" honors José Enrique Rodó, a famous Uruguayan writer. You can find a monument to him in the park.

Exploring the Parque Rodó Park

The main park area is a fantastic spot for everyone. On the north side, there's a pretty artificial lake. It even has a small castle! Inside this castle, you'll find a library just for kids. Imagine reading books in a real castle!

West of the lake, there's an open-air area. This space is often used to show off cool photography exhibits. It's like an outdoor art gallery.

What Else is in the Park Area?

The Parque Rodó area is more than just green spaces. It also includes an exciting amusement park, perfect for rides and games. Sports fans will know the Estadio Luis Franzini, which is a stadium used by the Defensor Sporting team.

You'll also find the front lawn of the Faculty of Engineering here. Plus, there's a long strip of land west of the Club de Golf del Uruguay. This area has the Canteras del Parque Rodó, which are old quarries. It also features the Teatro de Verano, an outdoor theater, and the Lago del Parque Rodó, another lake.

Discovering the Parque Rodó Neighborhood

The Parque Rodó barrio (neighborhood) is a busy part of Montevideo. It shares its edges with other neighborhoods. To the west, it borders Palermo. To the north, you'll find Cordón. Both Pocitos and Punta Carretas are to its east and south.

Important Buildings and Areas

Right next to the main park, to the west, is a building that used to be the Parque Hotel. Now, it's called the Mercosur building. This building is important because it houses the Mercosur Secretariat of the Mercosur Parliament. This is where important meetings happen for countries in South America.

The neighborhood is also home to two major parts of the Universidad de la República. These are the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture. Students come here to learn about designing buildings and solving engineering problems.

A small, charming area called Barrio Jardín is also part of this neighborhood. On the east side of the main park, you can visit the National Museum of Visual Arts. It's a great place to see beautiful artwork.

Places of Worship in the Barrio

The Parque Rodó neighborhood has a few places where people go to worship:

• The Church of Mary, Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic church. It's run by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
• The German Evangelical Congregation is a German Evangelical church.

See also

In Spanish: Parque Rodó para niños

• Barrios of Montevideo

Images for kids

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  A fountain in Parque Rodó

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  Ducks swimming in the lake at Canteras del Parque Rodó

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  The monument honoring José Enrique Rodó in Parque Rodó

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  A map showing the park area of Parque Rodó