The Park – Fundación La Puerta

Named after Prof. Edmond Szekely, co-founder of Rancho La Puerta, Parque del Profesor is a 28-acre community oasis attracting 100,000 annual visitors. It’s a unique venue in Tecate, providing a natural environment for families to connect.

The park features intimate classrooms and a plaza for events, plus a mile-long trail offering views of Mt. Kuchuma and an intact chaparral ecosystem. Workshops and programs inspire and educate in this beautiful setting. The park’s mission is to provide Tecate with a safe space that enhances community engagement through recreational, cultural, and health-promoting activities, improving quality of life for all.

Daily Life At The Park

Working mom’s and dads come early to walk in nature, to jog on the trails, and on weekends the park fills with families; at soccer games, festivals, yoga classes, gardening and art classes. Every Saturday our family gardening program is fully enrolled with a waiting list, these families are eager to begin growing food in their homes and communities. The Park provides a beautiful setting for engagement photos, anniversaries, quinceñeras, graduations and weddings. Mercadito Cuchuma, a monthly craft fair, supports local craftsmen and cottage industries.

A Place of Beauty

 

 

Parque del Profesor

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