La Cañita de Los Alcarrizos Ecological Park

La Cañita Ecological Park in Los Alcarrizos: an urban green lung with shaded trails, picnic areas, and a playground. Perfect for morning walks, birdwatching, and family getaways without leaving the municipality. Accessible entry, safe atmosphere, and good signage. Ideal for unplugging from city noise, getting some outdoor exercise, or sharing a *sancocho* (hearty Dominican stew) under the shade of native trees. Open Tuesday through Sunday — bring water and sunscreen. A natural corner to recharge your batteries in Santo Domingo Oeste.

A reclaimed green space in Los Alcarrizos created to protect the Haina River micro-watershed and its native *alcarrizales* (wetland grasslands). Born from a community and municipal initiative in response to unplanned urban sprawl. Today it serves as an ecological lung, a family recreation area, and a living classroom for environmental education in the municipality.