Parc Kellermann, Urban park in the 13th arrondissement, Paris, France
Parc Kellermann covers 5.5 hectares in two levels. The upper park, entered from boulevard Kellermann through a cement-and-brick art moderne colonnade with bas-reliefs by Élie Ottary, has a wide linden-lined alley, a large lawn and a pavilion. A stream runs down through pools and an artificial rock cascade to the lower park, where it feeds a kidney-shaped basin with a fountain; the eastern side is wooded, the western side holds playgrounds and sports grounds.
The park opened in 1937 on the former riverbed of the Bièvre after the Paris Exposition pavilions were removed. Landscape architect Jacques Gréber redesigned the site as a public recreational space for the city.
The upper entrance on boulevard Kellermann is a colonnade of cement and brick decorated with bas-reliefs of dancers and athletes by Élie Ottary. The park also keeps architecture and sculpture from the 1937 Exposition, now worn from their original state. The name honours François Christophe Kellermann (1735-1820), marshal of France.
The park is easily accessible for visitors seeking various activities including sports facilities, playgrounds, and walking paths throughout the grounds. A large kidney-shaped basin with fountains serves as a central landmark and gathering point for relaxation.
The upper park's entrance on boulevard Kellermann is an art moderne colonnade of cement and brick with bas-reliefs of dancers and athletes by Élie Ottary. The park also keeps architecture and sculpture from the 1937 Exposition, now worn from their original state.
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