Parc de Gerland, Urban park in 7th arrondissement, Lyon, France
Parc Henry-Chabert is a landscaped park on a former industrial site near the confluence of the Rhône and Saône in southern Lyon. It has two broad lawns, a series of playgrounds and enclosed spaces, a skatepark and a botanical garden called the Megaphorbiaie. A narrow water channel edged by a straight light-grey path runs past beds of ornamental grasses and yellow flowers, with lily pads on the water and trees screening a red-roofed building beyond.
Construction of the park began in 1996 on a former industrial site near the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, with the project managed by Grand Lyon. Landscape architect Michel Corajoud led the first two phases, completed in 2000 and 2006, on a site planned to reach 80 hectares. On 19 December 2019 the Lyon municipal council renamed it after politician Henry Chabert (1945-2017).
The Festival 6e Continent takes place in the park during early June, celebrating world cultures and diversity throughout the Lyon metropolitan area.
The park is open daily and is easily accessible by public transportation, particularly by metro or bus lines near the entrance. The best times to visit are early morning or late afternoon when the temperature is more comfortable for walking.
The Megaphorbiaie section features specialized plant areas with marked zones representing different ecosystems. A misting system runs through the grounds and provides cooling relief on warm days for visitors.
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