Parks and Recreation

Santo Domingo’s green spaces range from the sprawling Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden to the historic Parque Independencia, home to the Altar de la Patria. The city’s recreational landscape includes the limestone ridges and caves of Parque Mirador Sur and the cultural hub of Plaza de la Cultura, which houses several national museums. For wildlife enthusiasts, the National Zoological Park provides naturalistic enclosures, while sports facilities like Polideportivo Calasanz offer dedicated areas for athletic activities and community exercise.

National Zoological Park

Finally zoo you'll be happy about! Animals live in areas that closely resemble their natural habitats.

National Botanical Garden

Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in the heart of Santo Domingo.

Parque Independencia

Historic square containing the Altar de la Patria, a marble mausoleum housing the remains of the founding fathers. It marks the site of the Puerta del Conde.

Parque Mirador Del Sur

Above long limestone ridge there is lengthy shady park that features caves (one of them is converted into restaurant).

Zoo Dom

Wildlife area and zoo facilities located in the northern district of Santo Domingo.

Parque Iberoamérica

Wheelchair-accessible park featuring the Santa Ana cave and a musical fountain. The grounds host various public events and seasonal displays.

Plaza de la Cultura

Cultural complex containing the National Theater and several major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of the Dominican Man.

Cancha Basquetbol Edda

Public outdoor basketball court.

Polideportivo Calasanz

Multi-purpose indoor sports facility used for basketball and volleyball.