The park is built on the historic grounds of the Transandine Railway, which once connected Mendoza to Chile.
It forms a vital node in the 15-kilometer continuous bike path network that spans the Godoy Cruz department.
The park's design preserves original structural elements from the 20th-century station era to maintain the site's industrial heritage.
It serves as a primary urban lung for the densely populated Godoy Cruz area, helping to mitigate the local heat island effect.
Parque Estación Benegas is a repurposed railway site in Godoy Cruz that serves as a central recreational hub for the Mendoza metropolitan area. The park occupies the former site of the Ferrocarril Trasandino train station, preserving historical elements of the region's rail infrastructure. It features extensive paved pathways integrated into a green corridor that connects with the larger Ciclovía de Godoy Cruz. The park is characterized by its blend of industrial history, preserved locomotive tracks, and modern landscaped gardens. It functions primarily as a transit and leisure artery for cyclists, joggers, and families. The site includes designated areas for physical activity, children's play equipment, and shaded zones created by mature trees.
Beside the vintage railway tracks and the preserved signal equipment near the station entrance.
Bring a bicycle if you want to connect to the extensive regional ciclovía network.
The park is very popular with local families; visit on weekday mornings for a quieter experience.
Stay on the marked paths to respect the preserved historical track areas.
Attempting to ride bikes in designated pedestrian-only landscaping zones.
Casual, respectful of public green space, and standard cycling safety rules apply on the paths.
