The park was built on land reclaimed from the Río de la Plata to prevent flooding in the Vicente López municipality.
The Viento Norte sculpture was commissioned to mark the turn of the millennium and symbolize the region's connection to the river.
The park contains the Reserva Natural del Puerto de Olivos, a critical bird habitat for over 150 recorded species.
The trail network is part of the 'Paseo de la Costa,' a continuous 2.5-kilometer urban riverfront redevelopment project.
The park serves as a drainage basin, with its grassy slopes designed to absorb storm surges from the river.
Costanera Vicente López is a sprawling 15-hectare waterfront reserve located on the banks of the Río de la Plata in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires. The park features an extensive network of cycling and pedestrian trails that connect directly to the adjacent Parque de los Niños via the pedestrian bridge over the vehicular access road. The centerpiece of the park is the 'Viento Norte' millennium sculpture, a large steel structure designed by artist Fabricio Simón. The park grounds include a protected ecological reserve area known as the Reserva Natural del Puerto de Olivos, which preserves native riparian flora and fauna. The area is engineered with a series of elevated wooden walkways and terraced concrete embankments designed to manage river tides and facilitate public riverfront access. Recent landscaping projects have introduced native 'ceibo' trees and indigenous vegetation to the park’s northern sector. The park is highly integrated into the Vicente López coastal corridor, serving as a primary recreational node for locals and cyclists. It functions as a flood-mitigation zone while providing expansive views across the estuary toward the Buenos Aires city skyline.
The elevated viewing deck near the Viento Norte sculpture offers a panoramic vantage point of the river and city skyline.
Bring polarized sunglasses to reduce the intense glare reflecting off the river surface during midday.
Keep to the designated paths, as the bordering ecological reserve areas have sensitive soil and protected nesting grounds.
Carry your own water, as vending options within the central park area are limited compared to the surrounding urban streets.
Do not attempt to enter the river for swimming, as the water quality is frequently classified as unsafe for human contact.
Casual sportswear is standard; keep pets on leashes and remove all waste, as this is a protected riparian area.
