Parque de las Ciencias

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Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré (Luis A. Farré Science Park) is an educational and recreational park located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico focused on science-related exhibitions. It is one of multiple touristic attractions inaugurated under the leadership of longtime mayor Ramon Luis Rivera and is named in honor of former Governor of Puerto Rico Luis A. Ferré.

[edit] Park Features

Some of the main features of the park are a natural observatory set on a hill at 285 feet (87m) above sea level, a zoo, and an artificial lake. It also features exhibitions of archaelogy, space exploration, transportation, and health, among many others.

The park also includes parks dedicated to late comedian José Miguel Agrelot and child entertainer Joaquín Monserrat ("Pacheco").

The park occupies 42 acres (17 hectare) and connects with several main highways.