Parque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park)
The city's big park: playgrounds, palapas, grills, a bike path and hillside trails in Rancho Altamira.
📍 Parque Metropolitano Rosarito, Rancho Altamira
- Category
- Parks
- Level
- All levels
- When
- Best early or on weekdays
- Entry
- Free entry
Parque Metropolitano: what is there, hours and directions
- What's there
- Playgrounds, shade palapas and grills, lawns, a bike path, restrooms and a hillside trail.
- Hours
- Google Maps lists it as open 24 hours; go in daylight (damaged lighting).
- Cost
- Free entry and free parking.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed.
- Where
- Rancho Altamira, about 3 km (2 mi) inland from downtown, next to the UABC Rosarito campus.
Facts verified on . Hours change: confirm before you go.
Parque Metropolitano is Rosarito's green lung: a city park in the hills of Rancho Altamira, about 3 km (2 mi) inland from downtown, next to the UABC university campus. It opened in February 2013, and 17 of its 52 hectares were developed with paths, kiosks and palapas, playgrounds, lawns, a bike path and restrooms. 2026 reviews describe it as big, clean and quiet, with grills and a hill across the way for hiking.
It is a local plan more than a tourist one: families on Sundays, early-morning walkers and mountain bikers on the hill trail. On weekdays it is nearly empty; weekends are livelier, with the grills in use.
The honest part: a January 2026 El Imparcial report says the park has had no investment since 2013 and that vandalism left broken lamps, graffiti and neglected restrooms and trail; a local committee and El Colef are working on a plan to revive it. 2026 reviews confirm the playgrounds are fine but the restrooms are not: use one before you arrive. Go in daylight.
Good to know
- Google Maps lists it as open 24 hours, but lighting is unreliable: go in daylight
- Free entry; free parking
- Dogs allowed (Google Maps)
- Playgrounds in good shape per 2026 reviews; restrooms are not: come prepared
- Grills and palapas; the hill across the way has a trail for hiking or mountain biking
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee at Parque Metropolitano?
We found none: it is a free public city park, with free parking according to its Google Maps listing.
What are the hours?
Google Maps lists it as open 24 hours (checked October 25, 2026), but a January 2026 report mentions vandalized lamps: we recommend going in daylight.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, its Google Maps listing says dogs are allowed. Keep yours on a leash and pick up after it.
Are there grills?
Yes, 2026 reviews mention grills, plus palapas, playgrounds, restrooms and a hill trail.
