We strolled along here late afternoon on a Sunday, just enjoying the view and the nice weather. As it got later, we realized that this is where all the locals come on Sunday evening. It was so much fun! Tons of pop-up food stands with local treats, vendors selling toys, etc. There was even a big holiday extravaganza happening with performances, etc. This is a great place to run, bike or just walk along the water.

I took the chance to see this part on a long layover in Panama after going to Miraflores locks so I got there almost at sunset, best time I think. It is better and easy to get there by metro. It begins at casco viejo so the nearest station is 5 de Mayo but if you already went to casco viejo can start a bit further and use St Thomas or Loteria metro stations.

This waterfront is absolutely amazing! It's got a dedicated area for people to walk, ride bicycles, play basketball, and so much more. And guess what? We were actually lucky enough to be there during a national festival (carnavales) where we got to enjoy live music and mingle with the locals. Talk about a unique experience!

During our trip to Panama City, my wife and I decided to walk back to our hotel from Casco Viejo. It was evening time, just before sunset. I figured if things started looking sketchy, we could order an Uber. However, my concerns were unjustified. As we passed the Mercado Publico del Marisco (Fish Market), we entered the park. The park runs as a thin strip of land between a blue seawall facing the Bay of Panama and the Pan-American Highway. Our hotel was less than a ten minute walk from the eastern end of the park, providing a leisurely hour-long walk from Casco Viejo to our hotel. Although it was sunset, the park was crowded with people. The park has both walking paths as well as a designated lane for bicycles. Fitness was a major theme throughout the park as runners and cyclists sped past or enjoyed fitness equipment maintained by the park authority. Even with the sun hanging heavy over the Pacific, the park felt safe. Vendors lined the walkways offering a variety of street foods, gifts or local crafts. The vendors were starting to pack up as evening approached, but there were still plenty of stalls open as we traversed the park. We stopped along the seawall to take photographs both directions, capturing the Casco Viejo neighborhood as well as downtown Panama City. Locals were feeding cats and raccoons that appear to live within the concrete erosion jacks that lined the beach beyond the seawall. My first impression was that I have never seen a cat eat a cheese puff before. But I also wondered how healthy it was to feed junk food to cats and raccoons. I did not see any signs not to feed the animals, but I think junk food is not a good idea. I was able to snap a few photos of the animals, but was also cautious as I know raccoons are prone to carry diseases. They looked healthy, but no need to tempt fate. We finished our stroll through the park as darkness settled across the city. A pedestrian walkway just beyond the park allowed us to cross safely over to our hotel across the Pan-American Highway. The park is free. It also appeared to be safe, and popular. I would definitely recommend a visit. You can also take your photo at the iconic Panama sign located within the park!