The springs are part of a larger hydrological system that connects with the volcanic mountain ranges of the Valley of Mexico, making the park an important ecological buffer.

Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan is home to a variety of flora and fauna, providing a rich habitat for wildlife despite its urban surroundings.

[3] The park’s vegetation includes species typical of temperate forests, such as oak and pine trees, alongside grasses and shrubs native to the Valley of Mexico.

The park plays an important role in conserving native plant and animal species, acting as an urban green lung that helps reduce pollution and maintain biodiversity within the metropolitan area.

[3] Conservation efforts focus on maintaining the health of the natural springs, controlling pollution, and reforesting areas impacted by urban encroachment.

It was not until September 9, 1936 that the President of Mexico, Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, decreed that Fuentes Brotantes had the category of national park with the objective of preserving the forests against threats from man.

In that decree, 129 hectares were designated, which at one time were part of the Teochtihuitl ranch for popular recreation and a place for forestry and fishing education.

[8] Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan plays a significant role in promoting environmental awareness among Mexico City residents.