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El buzón de las impuras

Francisca Solar's novel about the 1863 Church of La Compañía fire and the mailbox that kept its faithful's secrets. The session date is set.

Thursday, August 27 · 7:00 PM · Snowtea UABC
Open now· Closes 11:00 PM
🌳 A green lung built by the citizens of Mexicali

Parque Todos Somos Mexicali3.5+ hectares transformed from a dumping ground into a community park

A citizen-led project that demonstrates how the union between businesses, civil society and government can transform a forgotten plot into a green space for every Mexicali family.

Aerial view of the Parque Todos Somos Mexicali showing the 3.5 hectares of green areas with jogging path, bike trail, palapas and forested zones in eastern Mexicali

Park key facts

The most important things to know before your visit

PROJECT START

2020 (municipal concession)

AREA

3.5+ hectares (35,500 m²)

FORESTATION

1,354+ plants installed

ADMISSION

FREE entry

PARKING

160 vehicles

OPERATED BY

Todos Somos Mexicali A.C.

Project history

From illegal dumping ground to green lung

The transformation that demonstrates the power of citizen organization in Mexicali

2020

Concession signed

In December the 10-year concession contract was signed for the property located on Calle Novena, between Residencial Mayakhan and Bosques del Sol. The plot had been used as an illegal dumping ground.

2021

First cleaning workday

On January 14 the cleaning works began. Eight community workdays were needed to remove more than 8 tons of trash from the property.

2022

Forestation begins

Tree-planting workdays started with support from local companies. The long-term goal is to plant 1,500 trees and 3,000 endemic shrubs.

2024

Formal opening

Main facilities were inaugurated: gatehouse, perimeter fence, restrooms, parking lot, two palapas, sports field, jogging path and bike trail.

2025

Consolidation and new alliances

The state environmental ministry (SMADS) formalized partnerships with the civil association to advance more ecological projects. The park hosts approximately 200 visitors per day.

Total investment: 22.4 million pesos

The combined investment from the private sector, organized civil society and the state and municipal governments made it possible to build the parking lot, restrooms, palapas, perimeter fence, jogging path, bike trail, garden and green areas. It remains a project under expansion thanks to ongoing forestation workdays.

Services & facilities

Everything you can find and enjoy at the park

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Jogging Path & Bike Trail

Double circuit for running and cycling. One dirt track (grounding) and one cement path with views of the forested areas.

FREE

Palapa Rental

Two palapas equipped with gas grill, benches and access to nearby restrooms. Perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Capacity: 30 people

Soccer Field

Open sports space available to children and neighbors for matches and training sessions in the eastern community.

FREE
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Jardín Ruba

Garden venue for social, cultural, artistic and sports events. Ideal for community activations and private bookings.

By booking
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Pet-Friendly Zone

Pets are allowed on a leash. There are bag dispensers along the circuit so owners can clean up after their animals.

FREE
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Free Parking Lot

Capacity for 160 vehicles. Built with investment from the State Infrastructure Department as part of the public-private effort.

FREE
Hours and reservations

When can you visit?

Monday to Sunday

Open to the public every day of the year

5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Palapa rental

Capacity up to 30 people with gas grill

By reservation

Events at Jardín Ruba

Spaces for social and cultural events

By booking
Be part of the change

How you can support the park

The park keeps growing thanks to citizen participation. Your support makes the difference.

Financial Donation

Recurring or one-time monetary contributions through Donorbox. Helps maintain the park, expand forestation and build new facilities.

Donate online

Volunteering

Join the forestation events held in April and between October and November. The association organizes public events open to all.

Visit social media

Sponsor a Tree

Companies and families can donate trees to be planted at the park. A symbolic way to leave a green footprint in Mexicali.

Contact the association

Allies that make the park possible

Private initiative, civil society and government working together

Grupo DAGALConstructora RUBASempra InfrastructureMexicali Chamber of CommerceBaja California Welfare DepartmentState Infrastructure & Urban Development OfficeSMADS Baja CaliforniaMexicali City HallOXXO (round-up campaigns)

Practical information

Everything you need to plan your visit

Location

Calle Novena, between Mayakhan and Misión San Diego, Residencial Mayakhan, eastern Mexicali, ZIP 21376.

Hours

Open every day from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Best to come early in the morning to avoid summer heat.

Getting there

Mainly accessible by car. Free parking for 160 vehicles. Public transportation in the area is limited.

Contact

Official site: tuparque.org · Social media: @tuparquetsm on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Frequently asked questions

Everything visitors ask

Where is the Parque Todos Somos Mexicali located?
It is located on Calle Novena, between Residencial Mayakhan and Bosques del Sol, on the eastern side of the city. The main corner is Mayakhan and Misión San Diego, postal code 21376.
What are the park hours?
It is open every day of the year from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. It is ideal for running or walking very early before the heat or at night when temperatures have dropped.
How much does it cost to enter?
Park admission is completely free, as is the use of the parking lot, jogging path, bike trail and soccer field. Only the palapa rental and the Jardín Ruba booking for private events have a fee.
Who operates the park?
The park is operated by the civil association Todos Somos Mexicali A.C., under a municipal concession contract signed in December 2020 for a 10-year period. The initiative came from the Mexicali private sector.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Pets must be on a leash and owners are responsible for picking up their waste. There are bag dispensers distributed along the circuit.
How can I rent a palapa for an event?
The palapas have a capacity of 30 people and include a gas grill, benches and access to restrooms. To reserve, contact the association through tuparque.org or their social networks on Facebook and Instagram (@tuparquetsm).
How can I support the park?
There are three main ways: donate online through Donorbox (one-time or recurring donations), participate in the forestation workdays organized twice a year, or sponsor a tree as a company or family. Workdays are announced on their social media.
How accessible is it for people without a car?
The park is mainly designed for vehicle access since it is located in a residential area on the east side of the city. Public transportation in the area is limited, so it is recommended to arrive by car, taxi or rideshare app.
Why is it called "Todos Somos Mexicali"?
The name comes from the civil association leading the project, founded by Mexicali entrepreneurs with the idea that the park is a collective effort: citizens, companies, civil society and government working together to create green spaces in a city with a deficit of natural areas.
What was the property before it became a park?
It was a vacant lot that the community used as an illegal dumping ground. Transforming that degraded space into a public park with green areas is one of the project's most recognized achievements.

Mexicali needs more green areas

The WHO recommends between 9.4 and 16 m² of green area per inhabitant. Mexicali has barely 3.4 m².

The Parque Todos Somos Mexicali proves the trend can be reversed when citizens organize.