Barefoot Park Explained

Barefoot Park
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Location:Medellín, Colombia
Created:2000[1]

Barefoot Park (Spanish; Castilian: Parque de los Pies Descalzos) is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia.[2] The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout.[3] The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains. As suggested by its name, the park is playful in nature. Children and adults are encouraged to play in the park barefoot.

The Barefoot Park was created between 1998 and 2000. It is located in the administrative area of the city, adjacent to the Medellín Metropolitan Theatre, and the Medellín River. The Interactive Museum EPM, an interactive science museum, is part of the park.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Luis Fernando González Escobar. Ciudad y arquitectura urbana en Colombia 1980-2010. 24 August 2013. 2010. Universidad de Antioquia. 978-958-714-382-9. 152–.
  2. Book: Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to South America On a Budget. 24 August 2013. 15 June 2009. Rough Guides. 978-1-4053-8122-2. 1301–.
  3. Book: Architectural Record. 24 August 2013. 2009. Record and Guide.
  4. Book: Lonely Planet. Regis St Louis. Sandra Bao . Beth Kohn . Carolyn McCarthy . Anja Mutic . Mike Power . Kevin Raub . Andy Symington . Lucas Vidgen. Lonely Planet South America. 24 August 2013. 1 September 2010. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74220-376-8. 552–.