The park was designed with a specific focus on astronomy, featuring a 'Sun Dial' structure that interacts with the surrounding shadows.
It is built on a plot of land that was once part of a major urban renewal project aimed at revitalizing the northern zone of the city.
The large outdoor screen is managed by the EPM Foundation to broadcast cultural documentaries and cinema classics.
The design utilizes high-density concrete and open water mirrors to reflect the sky, aligning with the park's astronomical theme.
It houses a permanent outdoor exhibition area dedicated to demonstrating principles of physics, such as echoes and reflection.
Parque de los Deseos is an urban plaza designed as a public space for science and cultural appreciation, featuring a prominent outdoor screen for community film screenings. The park serves as a hub for the EPM Foundation and is situated adjacent to the Parque Explora science museum and the Medellín Planetarium. Its architectural design includes large water features and elevated platforms intended for public gatherings and artistic events. The space functions as an educational facility, integrating interactive installations that explain physical phenomena like sound and light. It operates as a focal point for social cohesion in the northern part of Medellín. The infrastructure is owned and maintained by the public utility company Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM).
From the elevated concrete platforms looking toward the Planetarium dome.
Bring a jacket, as the park’s open architecture and concrete surfaces can get chilly in the evenings.
Look for the local schedule of outdoor cinema screenings posted on the foundation’s website before visiting.
Combine your visit with the neighboring Planetarium, as the park serves as its functional exterior plaza.
Do not visit expecting a traditional grassy nature park; the site is a hardscaped urban plaza.
Open daily, though specific programming for outdoor cinema events varies by season and public holidays.
Avoid splashing in the decorative water mirrors and maintain noise levels during film screenings.
