Parc de Choisy, Urban park in 13th arrondissement, France
Description
Parc de Choisy is a rectangular urban park with two perpendicular paths meeting at a central water basin featuring fountains. The grounds include running tracks, workout equipment, ping-pong tables, and basketball courts spread throughout the space.
History
The park opened in 1937, designed by architect Édouard Crevel on the site of a former gas factory. This transformation of an industrial location into a public green space marked an important change for the neighborhood.
Culture
The park holds memorial stones dedicated to deported Jewish children and victims of the Cambodian genocide. These monuments serve as quiet reminders of two distinct historical tragedies that visitors encounter while walking through.
Practical
The park is accessible throughout the day with different areas designated for various activities that visitors can use freely. Regular tai chi classes are available for those interested in guided group exercises in the open air.
Did you know?
Near the entrance stands a round porphyry table that once belonged to Finland's pavilion at the 1937 Paris Exhibition. This unusual object reveals an unexpected international connection in the park's past.
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