Parc de Joan Miró

Parc de Joan Miró is a public park in La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample that spreads across four city blocks with varying elevation levels. The grounds include walkways, shaded pergolas, groves of pine trees, and areas planted with palms that create different zones for activities.

The site was formerly Barcelona's municipal slaughterhouse before its transformation into a park in 1979. This conversion marked a significant shift in the city's post-Franco urban development and reflected new priorities for public spaces.

The park holds Joan Miró's monumental sculpture as a centerpiece, which reflects the artist's love of bold colors and organic forms through its ceramic-tiled surface. Visitors walking through notice how this artwork shapes the atmosphere and gives the space a distinctly artistic character.

Six children's playgrounds, pétanque courts, and a spacious dog area serve different visitor needs throughout the grounds. The varying elevation levels require some attention when moving about but also offer multiple spots to rest and play.

An artificial water channel runs alongside Carrer Tarragona, adding an unexpected water feature to the landscape. Below ground lie parking facilities and a rainwater collection system that demonstrates how contemporary urban design merges functionality with green space.

Location: Barcelona

Location: La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample

Architects: Elisabeth Galí i Camprubí

Official opening: 1983

GPS coordinates: 41.37790,2.14838

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03