Parc de la Nova Icària, Urban park in La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain.
Parc de la Nova Icària is an urban park within the Olympic Village neighborhood that stretches between Bogatell beach and an eastern cemetery. The landscape is shaped by curved pathways, pine trees, and salt-resistant vegetation typical of Mediterranean coastal environments.
The park was created during the 1990s as part of converting an industrial site into a public green space for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. This transformation turned a former factory area into a residential neighborhood with recreational spaces.
Several artistic installations and sculptures decorate the green spaces, while regular community gatherings and festivals take place throughout the year.
The park is easily accessible by public transportation, and facilities including children's play areas, sports courts, and picnic spaces are distributed throughout the grounds. Visitors can combine a park visit with nearby beach access or other Olympic Village attractions.
An automated sprinkler system recreates natural rainfall patterns to protect the vegetation from salt spray that blows inland from the nearby sea. This thoughtful irrigation approach helps the plants thrive in an otherwise challenging coastal environment.
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