Parc départemental Georges-Valbon, Public park in La Courneuve and Saint-Denis, France
Parc départemental Georges-Valbon is one of the largest parks in the Paris region, spanning multiple municipalities with seven water bodies. The grounds feature eight hiking trails, playgrounds, bicycle rentals, and boat facilities for various activities.
The area was originally agricultural land that was transformed into a park during the late 20th century. Development began in the 1960s and continued over the following decades until completion.
The park's name honours Georges Valbon, first president of the Seine-Saint-Denis departmental council, who died in 2009; it was renamed on 9 January 2010. From 1972 to 1998 the Fête de l'Humanité was held on 70 hectares of the landscaped park, and Bruce Springsteen played two concerts there on 29 and 30 June 1985 before 60,000 people.
The park is open daily and offers multiple ways to explore the grounds throughout the day. Barbecue areas are available, and visitors can choose between hiking, cycling, or boating activities.
The park's 417 hectares include 310 hectares classed as a Natura 2000 zone, stretching across five communes: La Courneuve, Saint-Denis, Stains, Dugny and Garges-lès-Gonesse. It grew by two hectares in April 2013, taken from a former industrial wasteland.
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