Parc de Valency, Public park in Lausanne, Switzerland
Parc de Valency is a public park in Lausanne, Switzerland. It features a long tree-lined walkway, a roundabout with views of the Alps and Lake Geneva, a fountain, and a landscaped area with purple beeches and a wilder forest zone.
The land was once part of the Prélaz estate and belonged to the Bishop of Lausanne. After a petition by local residents in 1906, the city bought parcels and created the park between 1934 and 1939, with later work finished in 1986.
Local residents often gather on the esplanade to play pétanque, and the sound of the balls echoes on the gravel in summer. The park also has a playground and picnic spots, making it a popular spot for families.
The park is spread over a slope, with the main esplanade at the top and a landscaped area below. Visitors can enter from several sides, and the paths are mostly unpaved, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
The park's lawn was cultivated as part of the Wahlen Plan during World War II to help feed the population. Today, the grass is cut only twice a year, and no herbicides or watering are used, which encourages wildflowers and insects.
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