Parque Kennedy (Parque José Gálvez)

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Parks · Miraflores

Parque Kennedy (Parque José Gálvez)

FreeLeashed only

Miraflores' central plaza, ringed by cafes and known for the dozens of abandoned cats fed and rehomed there. It is a shady, pleasant square, but it is run as a cat sanctuary first.

Why it made the list

Listed honestly: it is the park every visitor asks about, and the answer is that dogs are tolerated, not welcomed.

Good to know before you go

A municipal brigadista quoted on the district site says plainly that the park is not a place for dogs, and staff keep canines away from the cats. District rules still require a leash, but there is no fenced dog area, so treat it as a short on-leash pass-through. For real running space use the malecón or a Diverticán.

Practical notes

  • Pass through before 9am when the cats are less mobbed
  • Keep your dog away from the cat feeding stations

What is available on site

  • Shaded seating
  • Step-free access

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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