Square Gustave-Mesureur, Urban park in the 13th arrondissement, Paris
The square Gustave-Mesureur is a small urban park in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, reachable from Place Pinel and Rue Jeanne d'Arc. It has a children's play area with climbing structures on soft ground, table tennis tables, a sandbox, and a drinking water fountain.
The park was created in 1982 and named after Gustave Mesureur, a politician who led public health assistance in Paris in the early 20th century and founded a nursing school at the Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière. The play area was designed by architect Patrice Souchay.
The park is named after Gustave Mesureur, a politician from the early Third Republic who served as director general of public assistance in Paris. Locals use it for short breaks, reading on benches, or letting children play on the equipment.
The park is easy to reach from Place Pinel and sits close to several metro stations. Entry is free, and the layout works well for families with children, though it may not be fully accessible for all mobility needs.
On the park's railings, a plaque honors the Spanish Republicans of the Dronne column, who were among the first soldiers to enter Paris during the city's liberation. This connection between a small neighborhood park and a key moment in liberation history surprises many visitors.
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