Sasha B.
Yelp
Whether you are walking your dog, training for the Santiago Marathon or would like to enjoy the sun with a picnic and friends, this is the place to do it. Not only does Parque Forestal have the normal fixings of every normal park, it's also the gathering place for flea markets, festivals and even free concerts and plays!
Most of the exciting events happen on Sundays-including the weekly flea market. It's a perfect place to pass a lazy Sunday, strolling through the park to see the antiques, clothing and interesting items the local artisans have to offer.
On a sunny day, you will find food vendors selling things like cotton candy, popcorn and the typical mote con huesillo. If you are lucky, you will see one of the traditional chilean "organilleros" (organ grinders), who promenades through the park playing the organ, with a colorful parrot on top of a bubble-blowing cart, while he sells toys to children playing in the park and on the trampoline (the trampoline is located by the cafe Castillo Forestal).
This lengthy park extends from Plaza Italia to the Central Market and is filled with activities and entertainment for all ages.