Jardins de Vil·la Amèlia, Urban park in Sarrià, Spain
Jardins de Vil·la Amèlia is an urban park in Barcelona with expansive grounds featuring pathways, seating areas, and diverse open spaces. The park includes a central pond, varied plantings, and facilities for activities such as table tennis and children's play areas.
The park originated as a private estate owned by Ignasi Girona and was converted to public use by Barcelona's city administration in 1970. This transformation opened the former private grounds to the general public.
A bronze sculpture of a dryad by Ricard Sala anchors the pond at the park's center, while other works of art are scattered throughout the grounds. These pieces give the space an artistic character that visitors encounter as they walk through the green areas.
The park is open daily and offers table tennis facilities, children's play areas organized by age group, and designated spaces for dogs. Visitors can explore different zones throughout the grounds and choose areas that suit their interests and needs.
A roughly 90-year-old banana tree listed in the Catalogue of Trees of Local Interest grows alongside about 50 other plant species throughout the park. This unusual specimen represents a botanical element that distinguishes the space from typical urban parks.
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