History
- 20th century:
The park emerged as a result of the immense growth and expansion of Bogota toward the northern municipalities of the savannah, in this case the township Chapinero. After the expansion of Bogota north into Chapinero, this area became the center of nightlife and entertainment in the city.
- 21st century:
In the beginning of the 21st century, the park became the most popular park north of Bogota, where the season's most popular park in December, when thousands of Bogota residents go to the huge Christmas tree and Christmas lighting around the park. The park is well visited by foreigners at all times of the year.
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