Park of Saint Isidore, Public park in Carabanchel district, Madrid, Spain.
Park of Saint Isidore is a public green space in the Carabanchel district featuring walking paths, decorative water features, and planted gardens. The layout includes separate areas designed for leisure activities and exercise.
The site opened as a public park in 1970, becoming a recreational destination in the Carabanchel district. The park's creation reflected the urban expansion and planning efforts of that era.
The park hosts the Feria de San Isidro every 15 May, the feast day of Madrid's patron saint. The meadow here, painted by Francisco de Goya in 1788, was long the setting of the verbena and romería described by Ricardo Sepúlveda in Madrid Viejo (1888). A fairground within the park holds the celebrations.
The park is accessible via Marques de Vadillo Metro station or several bus routes serving the area. On-site facilities include designated zones for dogs and sports, allowing visitors to enjoy different types of recreation.
Right next to the park sits the historic San Isidro Cemetery, one of Madrid's oldest burial grounds with notable monuments. This adjacent site adds a deeper historical dimension to the park visit.
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