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Parque Fundidora

Parks ·Monterrey ·Open now
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Parque Fundidora is an industrial archaeology park on Monterrey’s former steelworks grounds in Colonia Obrera, east of the city centre.

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Parque Fundidora — Historic blast furnace structures rising beside the park's open plaza

Parque Fundidora — Historic blast furnace structures rising beside the park's open plazaParque Fundidora — Tall rust-colored industrial chimneys preserved among the treesParque Fundidora — Historic steelworks machinery and buildings surrounded by green lawnsParque Fundidora — Glass-fronted Lewis warehouse with a large metal sculpture outsideParque Fundidora — Illuminated fountains arc over the reflecting pool at nightParque Fundidora — Colorful abstract sculpture stands on a paved park lawnParque Fundidora — Close view of a hanging red swing within a sculptural installationParque Fundidora — Industrial tipping bucket pours water into a shallow fountainParque Fundidora — Open park landscape with paths, lawns, and distant factory stacksParque Fundidora — Old industrial structures and smokestacks beyond a broad grassy lawnParque Fundidora — Tree-lined walking path with benches and a green park setting

Why go

  • 27 large industrial structures and 127 steelmaking machines and tools remain across the grounds.
  • Horno 3 is a former blast furnace that now houses a science and technology centre.
  • The 2.5 km navigable Santa Lucía waterway runs between the park and Macroplaza.
  • The Centro de las Artes occupies former industrial halls, with galleries, a film library and a photo library.

Opening hours

Today06:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday06:00 – 22:00

Don't miss

  • Former race circuitWalk or cycle the circuit that hosted the Gran Premio de Monterrey from 2001 to 2006.Parque Fundidora’s former race circuit2001–2006
  • Art cinemaSee a film at the park’s art cinema.Parque Fundidora
  • El Raje lakeSee the lake created in 1950 during ground works searching for a spring.El Raje lake1950

What you see

  • The lookout at Horno 3’s interactive steel museum overlooks central Monterrey.

With kids

  • Zona Splash has free water games across more than 5,000 square metres.
  • The park has a children’s workshop.
  • The park has two lakes and 23 fountains.

Photo spots

  • Plaza Grúa PortalPhotograph the bridge crane from blast furnace 3 in the 3,200-square-metre plaza.Plaza Grúa Portal
  • Aceración lakeThe park’s 2.4-hectare lake.Aceración lake

Shorts

History

  1. 5 May 1900Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey was founded; it housed Latin America’s first blast furnace.
  2. 1977The steelworks became federally owned.
  3. 1986The steelworks closed after 86 years of operation. Its land, facilities and machinery stood abandoned for two years.
  4. 1988A presidential decree transferred the former plant for public green space and cultural venues.
  5. 1989Construction began, preserving historically significant foundry buildings and structures.
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  1. 2001The park was designated an industrial archaeology site museum.
  2. 2003–2009Fundidora II added 28 hectares during this state administration.
  3. 16 September 2007The artificial canal and pedestrian route opened for the Universal Forum of Cultures.

How to get there

  • On footWalk from Macroplaza along Paseo Santa Lucía to the park.
  • TrainTake the metro to Parque Fundidora or Y Griega station, beside the park. The address is Av. Fundidora and Adolfo Prieto S/N, Col. Obrera.

Sources: Fundidora Park - Wikipedia · Parque Fundidora | El Corazón de Monterrey · Historia del Parque Fundidora | De fundidora a … · Parque Fundidora - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Avenida Fundidora y, Adolfo Prieto S/N, Monterrey Northern Mexico

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Questions and answers

How much does it cost to enter Parque Fundidora?

Entry to the public park is free.

What are Parque Fundidora’s opening hours?

The public park is open daily, 06:00–22:00.

Is there an area for dogs at Parque Fundidora?

Yes. The dog area has separate spaces for small and large dogs.

Does Parque Fundidora have a concert venue?

Auditorio Citibanamex is an indoor amphitheatre with seating for 8,200.

What is Cintermex at Parque Fundidora?

Cintermex is a centre within the park for exhibitions, conventions, business and entertainment events.

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