Before visiting the Tlalpan Floating Garden: hours, rules, and everything that is allowed

The new Tlalpan elevated park is now open and has access rules, hours, and permitted activities—take note before your visit!

Elva Pérez

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· June 9, 2026

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The Tlalpan Floating Garden has opened its doors and has quickly become one of the most talked-about public spaces in Mexico City. This elevated walkway, built over Metro Line 2 on Calzada de Tlalpan, offers green spaces, rest areas, and a new pedestrian route for those looking to discover the city from a different perspective.

But before planning your visit, it’s important to know a few rules. Although admission is free and it’s open almost every day, there are restrictions on what items and activities are allowed inside the park.

If you want to avoid any issues, here’s what you can and can’t do in this new elevated park.

What can you do at the Tlalpan Floating Garden?

MAIN KEYWORD: Tlalpan Elevated Park SECONDARY KEYWORDS: Mexico City floating walkway, Calzada de Tlalpan, 2026 World Cup Mexico City, new park in Mexico City, pedestrian mobility, Mexico City public spaces, Mexico City elevated walkway HEADINGS (3 OPTIONS): 1. The opening date has been set for Tlalpan Elevated Park, Mexico City’s new elevated walkway 2. Tlalpan Elevated Park will open before the 2026 World Cup: here’s what this aerial walkway will look like 3. You’ll walk above Tlalpan: Mexico City’s new elevated park now has an opening date SUBTITLE (112 characters): The new elevated walkway will open before the 2026 World Cup and transform pedestrian mobility in Mexico City. METADESCRIPTION (157 characters): The Tlalpan Elevated Park now has an opening date. Find out what this new pedestrian corridor—set to change mobility in Mexico City—will look like. NOTE: Mexico City is about to gain a new public space that promises to change the way people navigate one of its busiest avenues. The Tlalpan Elevated Park, also known as the “floating walkway,” now has an official opening date and will open its doors just before the 2026 World Cup. This project aims to reclaim space for pedestrians in an area historically dominated by vehicular traffic. The structure is being built over the Tlalpan Causeway, utilizing the corridor where Metro Line 2 also runs, to create an elevated walkway designed for walking, resting, and enjoying the city from a different perspective. ## When will the Tlalpan Elevated Park open? According to an announcement by city authorities, the inauguration is scheduled for May 31, 2026. The opening is part of a series of urban improvement projects being carried out in preparation for the World Cup, an event for which Mexico City will be one of the main host cities. Although the first phase will be ready this year, the project includes future expansions that could extend the corridor through 2027. **Practical Information** 📅 Date: May 31, 2026 📍 Location: Calzada de Tlalpan, between the Pino Suárez and Chabacano areas 🕒 Hours: Access expected for most of the day, subject to official confirmation 💲 Cost: Free admission ## This is what Mexico City’s new elevated walkway will look like More than just a pedestrian bridge, the Tlalpan Elevated Park was conceived as a contemporary linear park. In its first phase, it will stretch over 1.5 kilometers and feature walking and biking paths, green spaces, street furniture, lighting, and access points connected to Metro stations. One of the most interesting aspects is that it will allow visitors to explore the city from an elevated perspective, away from the noise and heavy traffic that characterizes this thoroughfare. Additionally, the structure will feature monitoring systems and sensors to assess its behavior during seismic activity—a critical feature for a city like the nation’s capital. Tlalpan Elevated Park — Photo by X @SOBSECDMX

The good news is that the space was designed for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the urban environment. You can freely explore its pedestrian paths, admire the green spaces, and take advantage of the areas designated for socializing.

In addition, the park is pet-friendly. You can bring your dog as long as it remains on a leash throughout the entire walk and you take responsibility for picking up its waste.

It’s also an ideal spot for taking photos, enjoying the views of Calzada de Tlalpan, and spending some time outdoors at no cost.

📍 Tlalpan Floating Garden, Calzada de Tlalpan, between Pino Suárez Metro Station and Chabacano Metro Station

🕒 Monday through Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. / Saturdays: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. / Sundays and holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

💸 Free admission

What is prohibited inside the park

The Tlalpan Floating Garden is an exclusively pedestrian-only space. This means that bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, or any other wheeled vehicles are not permitted.

Smoking is also not allowed, as this is a 100% smoke-free space. Likewise, consuming alcoholic beverages within the facilities is prohibited.

Another important restriction is that commercial activities are not permitted, so the sale of products or services within the park is not authorized.

These measures aim to ensure the safety of visitors and preserve the green spaces and communal areas of the new elevated walkway. So now you know: if you plan to visit the Tlalpan Floating Garden, it’s best to do so on foot, following the rules so that everyone can enjoy this new space in Mexico City.

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What can you do at the Tlalpan Floating Garden?

What is prohibited inside the park

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