Envision a green escape. What if I told you there’s a place named Paradise right here in Madrid? Welcome to Parque del Paraíso. This park truly lives up to its heavenly name.
Parque del Paraíso is the biggest park in the San Blas district. It offers a quick and easy escape. Arid paths crisscross the area. A sports circuit and bike lane run its entire length.
The park has a modern auditorium. It is the heart of the district’s celebrations. Inaugurated in 2007, its unique design draws attention. The Parque del Paraíso’s auditorium hosts district festivals. You can also experience concerts by emerging musical groups during San Isidro Fair.
Wide meadows and tall trees offer ample shade. Twelve playgrounds dot the landscape. Sports areas include two petanque courts. There is also a skating rink. A biosaludable circuit caters to older adults. Two ornamental fountains add to the park’s charm.
Near Avenida de la Institución Libre de Enseñanza, you’ll discover a sundial. A pergola covered in climbing plants also graces this area.
Parque del Paraíso has many trees. There are 2,603 trees. Stone pines make up 31%. Common plane trees account for 25%. Western thuja represents 8%. Japanese acacia comprises 6%. The park also features 164 bushes. Firethorn dominates with 36%. Oriental thuja makes up 16%. Red plum accounts for 12%.
This park surrounds Avenida de Arcentales. It separates two parts of San Blas. The first part was built in the mid-1950s. The other part named Gran San Blas was erected from 1961 onward.
Parque del Paraíso spans 167,106 square meters. That equals 52.4 acres. The park offers walking and family activities. Its sports facilities include a boules court. It is largely accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The address is Avenida Arcentales 4. It is easily accessible via Metro Line 7 at Simancas station. Buses 38, 109, and L7 also stop nearby. A Bicimad service is available too. Parque del Paraíso is truly a little lung within Madrid. It offers tranquility and beauty.