Square des Épinettes

Square des Épinettes is an urban park in the 17th arrondissement with mature trees, open lawns, and seasonal flower beds distributed across interconnected pathways. The space includes benches, small play areas, and wide sections for walking, all set within a residential neighborhood of Paris.

The square emerged in the 19th century when the Épinettes neighborhood transformed from countryside into an industrial working-class district. Remnants of this industrial past remain visible in the brick structures and overall layout of the park.

The square serves as a meeting place where neighbors gather to spend time outdoors, from families enjoying picnics to older residents sitting on benches throughout the day. This social function reflects how the surrounding residential community depends on the green space for daily connection and leisure.

The park has multiple entrances connecting to the neighborhood and good transit access via metro lines 2 and 13, RER C, and several bus routes. Visiting on a dry day makes the pathways more comfortable to walk, and the space offers both sunny and shaded spots depending on your preference.

The square preserves red brick walls from its industrial past that have been carefully incorporated into the modern landscape design, showing how historical elements remain protected. These brick structures create a visual connection to the working-class history of the neighborhood.