Jardins del Príncep de Girona, Urban park in El Baix Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain.
Jardins del Príncep de Girona is an urban park with a central gravel esplanade flanked by steeply sloped terraces and a sizable artificial lake featuring small planted islands. The design incorporates multiple levels connected by landscaped slopes, with facilities for recreation, dining, and rest spread throughout the grounds.
The site once housed a cavalry barracks complex that ceased military operations in the early 1980s and was subsequently transformed into public green space. This conversion changed the location from a restricted military installation into an accessible recreational area for the neighborhood.
The gardens serve as a neighborhood gathering place where families picnic beneath pine trees and hobbyists sail model boats across the water. The lake with its planted islands functions as a focal point for leisure activities throughout the year.
The park provides play areas for children, table tennis tables, a designated dog zone, and a bar with outdoor seating under the pines. The multiple elevation changes mean some paths are steep, so visitors should wear appropriate footwear when exploring the terraced layout.
White cedar trees populate the upper section while laurustinus shrubs and clipped hedges cascade down the terraced slopes toward the central gravel area. This layered planting creates visual structure that guides visitors through different zones of the grounds.
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