Parque Battle (Battle Park), Montevideo

Battle Park (Parque Batlle) is a central public park in Montevideo. The park, named in honor of José Batlle y Ordóñez, a former President of Uruguay (1911-1915), spans approximately 60 hectares (150 acres) and is commonly referred to as the "lung" of Montevideo due to its extensive variety of trees. As a major urban green space, Battle Park plays a crucial role in the city's environment and serves as a hub for both recreation and residential living, with high-density housing within its vicinity.

At the heart of Battle Park is the Centennial Stadium, a historic football stadium with a capacity of 70,000 seats. Constructed for the first soccer World Cup in 1930, this stadium is not only a key sports venue but also houses a football museum, celebrating the rich history of the sport. In addition to the stadium, the park features several other sports facilities including the Municipal Velodrome, the Parque Palermo and Parque Luis Méndez Piana stadiums, and a target shooting facility.

One of the park's most notable features is "La Carreta", a bronze monument created by José Belloni in 1934. Positioned on Lorenzo Merola Avenue near the Centennial Stadium, this striking sculpture depicts oxen pulling a loaded wagon and was declared a national monument in 1976. Additionally, the park houses a bronze replica of the ancient Greek statue, the Discobolus of Myron, enhancing its cultural and aesthetic appeal.