Buenos Aires is making a great effort to create more green spaces for its citizens and has an ambitious plan to meet to meet the World Health Organization standards for greener cities. At present, the green areas are unevenly distributed, but in parts of Recoleta and Palermo, there are large parks and plazas. Yesterday we walked from our Spanish lessons through the 3rd of February Park (often places are named after important historical dates) to reach the beautiful rose garden called Paseo el Rosedal. On the way we saw areas near the polo stadium where old sections of the city are being given new life. The Paseo el Rosedal was designed by a French urbanist in 1912.
It is perfectly maintained with manicured lawns between large beds of roses. Fountains and an artificial lake enhance the setting. The rose garden is completely fenced so there are no dog walkers here! Over 12,000 roses make it one of the most beautiful and restful areas of the city. What a lovely respite from the heavy traffic areas with their noise and exhaust!
Polo Stadium
Living wall in the underpass of the train track en route to the park.
3rd of February Park
Artificial lake near rose garden
One of many large rose beds
Statues add to the elegance
As do fountains
Paths wind around the various beds
Now is the peak season to visit the rose garden
Time for a break
Red roses with white trellised walkways behind
A bridge over one part of the lake
A perfect rose
Or two
An area of statues honouring poets including Shakespeare
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