Park of the Hill of Uncle Pius, Urban park in Puente de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
The Park of the Hill of Uncle Pius is a green area in the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid, Spain, spreading over several hills and offering different paths and open grassy spaces for walking and resting. Vegetation consists mainly of low shrubs and planted trees scattered between the gentle slopes and the paved trails that climb from street level.
The municipal government opened this public space on May 13, 1987, turning unused land into a park for residents of eastern Madrid. Before the transformation, the area had been abandoned terrain without any fixed use for decades.
The nickname "Tío Pío" in everyday speech refers to both the hill and the neighborhood, where families gather on weekends and picnic on the grassy slopes. Young people often use the hillsides for sitting and chatting during sunset, while children play between the paths.
The nearest metro station is Nueva Numancia, from where several entrances around the perimeter are reachable on foot. Paths are uneven and climb upward, so comfortable shoes are helpful if you want to reach the higher points.
The seven hills within the park offer different angles of the Madrid skyline and surrounding mountains, with the highest points especially popular in the evening. Some visitors bring blankets and stay past sunset to watch the city lights come on.
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