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Parque de las Ciencias
Luis A. Ferré
Model of a city at a recreational park in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.jpg
El Pueblito de Torito at Parque de las Ciencias
Location Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Area 42 acres (169968 m2)
Founder Ramon Luis Rivera
Operated by Bayamón Municipality
Open (originally) 1988, re-opened on January 10, 2016
Status Open

The Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré (which means Luis A. Ferré Science Park) is a fun and educational park in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. It's all about science and has lots of cool exhibits. This park is one of many tourist spots created by the former mayor, Ramon Luis Rivera. It's named after a past Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis A. Ferré. The park closed for updates in February 2011 and reopened on January 10, 2016, after big renovations.

What You Can See and Do

The Science Park is huge, covering about 42 acres (which is like 32 football fields!). It has many exciting areas to explore.

Main Attractions

  • Observatory: You can visit a natural observatory located on a hill. It's 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level, offering great views!
  • Zoo: The park also has a zoo where you can see different animals.
  • Artificial Lake: There's a pretty artificial lake to enjoy.

Exhibits and Themed Areas

The park features many different exhibition halls and themed areas. You can learn about:

  • Archaeology: Discover ancient history and artifacts.
  • Space exploration: Learn about rockets, planets, and astronauts.
  • Transportation: See how people and things have moved around through history.
  • Science and health: Explore how science works and how our bodies stay healthy.

The park also has special areas named after famous Puerto Rican entertainers, like comedian José Miguel Agrelot and children's entertainer Joaquín Monserrat (known as "Pacheco").

Visiting the Park

The park is easy to get to, as it connects with several main highways.

Here are the prices to enter the park as of January 2016:

  • Adults: $10
  • Kids (ages 2-12): $8
  • Elderly (ages 65+): $5
  • People with disabilities: $5

Some extra activities inside the park might cost a little more. These include the Mini Golf, Bungee Trampoline, Cups ride, Carousel, and the Human Gyroscope.

Images for kids

  • Science Park

    On the lawn of the science park in 1996

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