Jardin de la Gare-de-Charonne, urban park in Paris, France
The Jardin de la Gare-de-Charonne is a public park in the 20th arrondissement of Paris built on a former railway site. It features expansive grass areas shaded by trees, multiple water pools with water lilies, a central fountain, walking paths, and a designated children's play area with climbing and play structures.
This space was developed in 1986 on the grounds of a former Petite Ceinture railway station, a historic Paris train line. The transformation of this industrial site into a public park reflects the neighborhood's urban renewal and shift toward accessible green spaces for residents.
The garden's name references the former railway station that once occupied this site. It serves as a social gathering place where residents spend leisure time, families bring children to play, and neighbors pause from their daily routines to connect outdoors.
The park is easily accessible from the neighborhood and free to visit, though it lacks facilities like public restrooms and wheelchair access. Visitors can simply walk the paths, rest on benches, and enjoy the shade of the trees without worrying about formal amenities or reservations.
The site was once part of the Petite Ceinture, a 19th-century ring railway that encircled all of Paris. Today, the water pools with water lilies and the park's Ecojardin certification reflect ecological practices that have transformed the former railway land into a nature-focused space.
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