The municipality of **San Fernando** announced the **expansion of the EcoParque Educational Ecological Reserve**, incorporating **an additional 6,000 square meters** next to the **Luján River**, thanks to an agreement with the **Argentinian Yacht Club**, located next to the site.
This expansion allows **extending public and free access** to a strategic sector of the coast, including a **[new natural viewpoint](https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/la-ciencia-desde-adentro-abrio-el-mirador-tec-inmersivo-en-parana-y-ya-se-puede-recorrer/)** for the enjoyment of the community.
The event was led by **Mayor Juan Andreotti** and the **Secretary of Social Development, Education, and Environment, Eva Andreotti**, who highlighted the value of reclaiming riverside spaces for citizen gatherings and connection with the environment.
Coastal Recovery: Over 20 green hectares facing the river
The expansion of the EcoParque is part of a municipal strategy that has already allowed **the recovery of more than 20 hectares of green spaces** facing the river, including the **Nautical Park**, the **Public Riverside**, the **Sports Center No. 3**, and the reserve itself.
“Today we can walk from the Reserve to the Vinculación Canal, at a unique panoramic point in our city,” expressed Mayor Andreotti.
Eva Andreotti emphasized the importance of **creating peaceful and accessible spaces** so that more neighbors can **enjoy the coast, observe local fauna, and reconnect with urban nature**.
EcoParque San Fernando: biodiversity, education, and recreation
The EcoParque operates as an **Educational Ecological Reserve**, with **8 hectares of surface area** where a rich biodiversity is preserved. It houses **birds, butterflies, nutrias, capybaras, insects**, and a wide variety of **native and exotic plants**.
Entry is free and it is located at **Almirante Brown and Verminio Servetto**, next to the **[University of Luján](https://www.unlu.edu.ar/)**.
**Winter schedule**: Thursdays to Sundays and holidays, from 9 am to 5 pm (subject to weather conditions).
Trails and highlights: a sensory experience for all
Within the site, **environmental education activities**, conservation of native species, and scientific research are carried out. Visitors can explore **12 accessible trails**, highlighting:
– **Native plants**: Anacahuita, Verbena Colorada, Santa Lucía, Salvia Guaranítica.
– **Exotic species**: bamboo, privet, blackberry (introduced from Asia, Europe, and North America).
– **Local fauna**: capybaras, weasels, herons, turtles, montane guans.
– **Butterfly corridor**: featuring 10 of the 200 species recorded in the Buenos Aires province.
Sustainable infrastructure and inclusive access
**Bike paths, rest areas, and zero waste policy**
The EcoParque is adapted for **bicycle rides**, with **bike racks, stations with inflators**, and paths leading to key points such as:
– **Riparian forest and a 60-meter lagoon**.
– **Boardwalk along the Luján River**, with tables and benches for resting.
Visitors are allowed to bring **blankets, food, and drinks**, under the premise of **removing the generated waste**, promoting a **zero waste policy** in the protected area.
How to get to EcoParque San Fernando
**Location, public transportation, and sustainable access**
**Address**: Almirante Brown and Verminio Servetto.
**Train**:
– Tren de la Costa Stations: Marina Nueva and San Fernando R. (500 m away).
– San Fernando Station on the Mitre line (Retiro-Tigre) (15 min walk).
**Buses**:
– Lines 203, 365, and 60, with stops on Av. del Libertador.
**By car**:
– From Av. del Libertador, take Del Arca and then Escalada towards the main entrance.
**By bike**:
– Spaces available for bike parking and sustainable area exploration.
