Parque Ross
Park in Pichilemu, Chile
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Agustín Ross Park (Spanish: Parque Agustín Ross) is a park located in the Agustín Ross Avenue, in front of the old Ross Casino, in Pichilemu. It is a National Monument of Chile.
TypePark
LocationPichilemu, Chile, Av. Agustín Ross, in front of the Agustín Ross Hotel
Coordinates34°23′03.09″S 72°00′40.62″W
OwnerAgustín Ross (until the 1930s)
Pichilemu Municipality (since the 1930s)
Pichilemu Municipality (since the 1930s)
| Agustín Ross Park | |
|---|---|
Parque Agustín Ross | |
Agustín Ross Park entrance in June 2010. | |
  Location within Pichilemu | |
General information | |
| Type | Park |
| Location | Pichilemu, Chile, Av. Agustín Ross, in front of the Agustín Ross Hotel |
| Coordinates | 34°23′03.09″S 72°00′40.62″W |
| Owner | Agustín Ross (until the 1930s) Pichilemu Municipality (since the 1930s) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Agustín Ross Edwards |
The original park contains 100-year-old native Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis) and many green spaces. Both the park and the former casino were named National Monuments on February 25, 1988,[1] and the majority of the houses situated in the park are private homes. It has become an attractive walking destination, following its restoration.[2][3]
The Park was severely damaged after the 2010 Pichilemu earthquake, with all of the balustrades surrounding the park being destroyed.
