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Barcelona has a great variety of parks and green spaces. As well as offering a break from the city traffic, many are designed with children's playgrounds and other family activities.
Please recommend a Barcelona Park or Playground in your area.
Parc de la Ciutadella
Parc del Laberint d’ Horta
Parc del Castell de L’Oreneta
El Parc de Cervantes y el Roserar (Rose Park)
Parc de La Creuta del Coll
Parc Güell
Parc de Joan Miro
Parc Montjuic
Jardí Botanic – Botanical Gardens (Montjuic)
Parc de Les Aigües
Turó Parc (Jardins de La Poeta Eduard Marquina)
Jardins de La Maternitat
Jardins de La Vila Santa Amelia
Parc de Collserola
Parc Infantil del Forum
Parc Diagonal Mar
Parc de la Ciutadella
Entrances at: Pg. Picasso / Pg. Pujades / C. Wellington
Metro: Arc de Triomph (L1), Barceloneta (L4)
10:00h till sunset
One of the oldest city parks (declared an historic monument in 1951) with over 43 acres of greenery.
The park hosts many outdoor events throughout the year including the International Day of the Family in May and an outdoor circus festival during La Merce in September. It is one of the best spots to take children to within the city for the greenery alone. From the park you can also access the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Barcelona Zoo. There is also an ornate iron and glass plant housing sub tropical plants.
For kids, there are 3 playground areas and the main playground near the duck pond hosts a free young children’s outdoor Ludoteca, All types of toys are put out for the children to play with. Along the Pg. Pujades side of the park, there is table- tennis if you feel like bringing your own bat and balls. As well as duck feeding at the park’s lake, you can also hire rowing boats. There are also a couple of kiosks for drinks and ice creams. The one at the fountain makes a good place to stop as not only is the fountain itself worth contemplating, you will sometimes find the bandstand occupied by dancers or musicians. Family-style bikes (4-5 seaters) can be hired from the bike rental shop opposite the Entrance on Pg. Picasso with Marqués de l’Argentera.
Ludoteca:
15th Sep – 30th April: 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 6.30pm Mon to Sat
1st May – 22nd June: 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 7pm Mon to Sat
23rd June – 15th Sep: 11am to 2pm and 5.30pm to 8pm Mon to Sat
Sunday mornings all year round 11am to 2pm (except holidays)
Parc del Laberint d’ Horta
Passeig dels Catanyers 1, Guinardo 08035Metro: Mundet L3 (NOT Horta) then approx.
300m uphill walk; 10:00 till sunset
€1.90 (Free Weds. & Sun if visit under 1hr)
One of the most beautiful parks in the city with 9 hectares of greenery featuring an impressive maze, peacocks and the romantic gardens. The park was built in the 18th century on different levels with stairways, pavillions and statues of mythological figures decorating the gardens. Although food is not allowed, there is a picnic area and good-sized children’s playground on the outskirts of the park for families to enjoy.
Parc del Castell de L’Oreneta
Camino de Can Caralleu, Pg de la Blada, Av. de Espasa, C de Gaspar Cassadó, El lateral de la ronda de Dalt
FGC Train: S6 Reina Elisenda (From Plaza Catalunya)
10:00h till dusk
Another great park for families. Built in 1978 on the site where 2 factories once stood, the park overlooks Barcelona from a hillside in Sarria. There are various playgrounds, climbing frames, pony riding and miniature trains! Ponies are hired with an instructor but you can then take your child around the track on your own.
The different trains powered by electric, diesel or steam locomotion take you for over 1/2 km on a leisurely ride through the park past stations, crossings and through tunnels. You can also enjoy a meal with a view at the Bellavista Mirador Forestal. An outdoor Rotisserie restaurant within the park that overlooks the city. Open 11am-6pm at weekends (food from 1pm), Reservations Tel. 600 748 470, See website for details.
Pony Rides: €5.00, 10am to 2pm (Sat, Sun, Public Holidays)
Train: €1.20, 10am to 2pm (Sundays and every day in August)
El Parc de Cervantes y el Roserar (Rose Park)
Av. Esplugues, 20
Metro: L3 Zona Universitaria
Tel. 93 428 3934
10am – Sunset
A really pretty park with children’s playground, picnic benches and Ludoteca.
El Parc de Cervantes Ludoteca:
15th Sep – 30th April: 4.30pm to 6.30pm Mon to Sat
1st May – 22nd June: 4.30pm to 7pm Mon to Sat
23rd June – 15th Sep: 5.30pm to 8pm Mon to Sat
Sunday mornings all year round 11am to 2pm
(Closed during August and holidays)
Next to Parc de Cervantes is el Roserar, a small park packed with an incredible variety of roses.
Parc de La Creuta del Coll
Passeig de La Mare de Deu de Coll 89, Gracia
Metro: Lesseps/Valcara then bus
Park that is best visited during summer as its main feature is an outdoor paddling pool some grassy areas and shade. There is also a cafeteria and children’s play park. Opens last 3rd weekend in June till mid September.
Parc Güell
C. d'Olot
The unique and famous Gaudi park that overlooks Barcelona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was originally conceived as a “Garden City” for Barcelona’s affluent away from the hustle and bustle of the streets below. Gaudi worked on the project until it was abandoned in 1914.
The park along with Gaudi’s pink, fairy-tale style house is a curious and wonderful place to visit with kids. They will also appreciate the spectacular views over the city.
Daily 9am till dark.
Parc de Joan Miro
Metro: Espana
Lots of play areas for kids including a separate are for under 5’s. You can take a look around the library while you are here and a nice drinks and sandwich kiosk. Peaceful park that has just been expanded to incorporate a huge grassy area.
Parc Montjuic
 The hill of Montjuic iis made up of several small parks and green areas, cultural centres and attractions and is a great place to head to for some fresher air and great views over the city. Here you can visit the Olympic stadium, Poble espanyol and the Museu Olimpic i de Esports as well as the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and the Joan Miro museum.
At the top, you can also visit the imposing Castell de Montjuic, the castle, which now houses the Culture Kids and Culture Kids. One of the easiest ways to visit Montjuic it is to take the Parc Montjuic bus or otherwise the Montjuic funicular. There is an information centre when you come out of the station. From here you can also take the Cable Car up to the castle (170m) for great views over Barcelona’s port.
Jardí Botanic – Botanical Gardens (Montjuic)
Dr Font I Quer, 2 Parc de Montjuic
Metro: Furnicular to Montujic from Parallel or Bus
Plaza Espanya (L3 or L1) then Montjuic bus 50/55 or Parc montjuic Bus
http://www.jardibotanic.bcn.es
Enjoy a peaceful wander through these beautiful gardens - a nice escape from the city for all the family to enjoy.
10am to 6pm weekdays (8pm weekends); 10am to 8pm every day during summer; 5pm closure every day Oct-Mar
Adult 3€; FREE Under 16’s and FREE last Sunday of month
Parc de Les Aigües
Horta-Guinardó
Metro: Alfons X (L4)
Park designed with stone wall-lined terraces separating the different paths. The park is in the style of a traditional Catalan garden and has a childrens' play area and picnic area,
Turó Parc (Jardins de La Poeta Eduard Marquina)
Pau de Casals (Francesc Macia)
Just a short walk up from Diagonal you will find the entrance to Turo Parc, a shaded oasis from the ciy traffic with pond and 2 children's playgrounds. The separate playground for younger children has a wooden boat and small house to climb around on. The larger play area has 2 slides, swings (including ones with young children's restraints) and plenty of climbing frames. A clean and quiet park with plenty of tree-lined paths to take a stroll and an outdoor cafeteria serving drinks, food and cakes.
Parc de Collserola
Crta. de l'Esglèsia, 92
Tel. 93 280 3552
http://www.parccollserola.net/
The Collserola park is an immense natural park that is within a 15 min. reach from the centre of Barcelona. 17km long and 6km wide bordering the River Besos to the North and the the Valley of Llobregat to the South, the park offers a wonderful excursion possiblity for families. The best starting point is to head to he Information Centre at the Parc de Vallvidrera which has a cafe and bird information centre and from where you can follow a network of small paths that lead you through the woodland.
The park is also the location of Can Coll, a masia (rural farmhouse) with a farm that is open to the public on Sundays and holidays. There are plenty of areas for picnics and some great miradors with wonderful views. With over 8,000 hectares to explore, the park is a green area half the size of the city of Barcelona and right on your doorstep. In fact half the population of Catalunya lives within 10km of the park. The information will supply maps and recommend walks that are suitable for your children's ages. You may also organise guided visits as a group with other parents. See here for information on horse riding in the area.
The park may be accessed from several places including Sant Cugat. See the park's website for details.
Information Centre is open 9.30am to 3pm daily and is can be found up the steps as you enter the park from the Baixador de Vallvidrera
stop on the FGC train (S1/S2) from Pl. Catalunya.
Jardins de La Maternitat
Travessera de Les Corts / Maternitat / Doctor Salvador Cardenel
Metro: Les Corts (L3)
Peaceful gardens in the grounds of the Hospital de la Maternitat. Despite the "keep of the grass" signs there are invariably sunbathers, readers or children playing on the gardens' well-kept grassy areas. There is a chioce of 2 children's playgrounds - one in a dip in the centre of the park for younger children and another higher up at the back of the gardens with a wooden train and climbing for older children. Lots of trees, plants, benches and paths make the gardens a nice option for a safe and quiet walk with kids away from the city roads.
Jardins de La Vila Santa Amelia
Entrance: Eduardo Conde, Sarria
Small neighbourhood park in Sarria that offers a great variety of attractions. Large children's playground, ludoteca, fountains and a cafe.
Parc Infantil del Forum
Barcelona Forum
Metro: El Maresme / Forum (L4)
Open:11.30am
Price: €2.00
Fairground-style park in grounds of 1,500m2 at the Barcelona Forum. Playground area with swings, slides as well as creative play for children.
Parc Diagonal Mar
Next to Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre on Av. Diagonal
Metro: El Maresme / Forum (L4)
Grassy area in the midst of the residential area of Diagonal Mar. Children’s play park and Magic Mountain of slides and toboggans.
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