Parc de la Cerisaie, Urban park in Croix-Rousse district, Lyon, France.
Parc de la Cerisaie is an urban park in Lyon's 4th arrondissement featuring multiple planted areas with a diverse collection of trees and open lawns.The layout includes separate zones for different uses, with playgrounds, walking paths, and fitness trails running through the space.
This park was created in 1913 on land that had belonged to an industrial family, transforming a former private property into a public green space.The site reflects the design principles of the early 20th century with its structured layout and carefully planted areas.
The contemporary sculptures scattered throughout the grounds create meeting points where visitors can pause and reflect while walking the paths.These artworks have become part of how locals move through and experience the open space.
The park is walkable and located in a central neighborhood with good street access.Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for the varied pathways and surfaces, and can visit at any time to explore the open areas.
A small vineyard operates within the park boundaries, growing local grape varieties and producing wine for local consumption.This working vineyard within the urban setting brings an agricultural element to the park that most visitors find surprising.
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