[1] In 1927, when the surrounding neighborhood of Colonia Hipódromo was being built, the park was developed on the former site of the horse race track of the Jockey Club de México.

[4] The park hosts various cultural events, neighborhood gatherings and considered to be fashionable place to meet people.

[1] One can see children playing soccer and riding bikes while adults stroll or exercise or just relax on the benches.

[1] Many of the trees and other plants are native to humid areas of the Mediterranean such as Lebanese cypress, mimosas, and palms.

There is also a fountain (Fuente de los Cántaros) with a sculpture of a woman with large jars, from which water used to flow.

The five pillars define the stage area, which also contains a four-section relief/mural by Roberto Montenegro, called “Alegoría al Teatro.

[1] The building is important because it retains classic architectural features prevalent in the 1930s, such as the bedrooms having the best views, rather than the living room.

[6] The park not only serves as the center of Colonia Hipodromo, it is also the defining element of the larger Condesa area of the city.

[7] The park has been recognized by the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), as part of the heritage of the city.

[3] When the nearest section to the track of the old hacienda was being developed, it was decided to turn the racetrack into a park, with the colonia centered on and built around it.

In Parque Mexico, renovation included a treatment plant, an irrigation system, rejuvenating the garden areas, better lighting and restoration work on the Lindbergh Theater.