Currently, the plaza is located between the Rua da Alfândega, the Frei Caneca Street, the Rua Moncorvo Filho (near the campus of the UFRJ law school), and the Avenida Presidente Vargas. The park at the Campo de Santana was established in 1968 by the Instituto Estadual do Patrimônio Cultural and, in 2012, the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage also announced its commitment to maintain the park. The park is also a popular location among the city's homeless and drug users, which has generated complaints from residents. The local government considers this a significant social issue and has taken steps to increase security in the area.O Globo: Rio. http://oglobo.globo.com/rio/campo-de-santana-vira-abrigo-de-moradores-de-rua-usuarios-de-drogas-2758178.
