Parc Chapelle-Charbon, Urban park in 18th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The Parc Chapelle-Charbon is an urban park in the 18th arrondissement offering walking paths, open green spaces, and designated play areas for children. The grounds are designed with different zones to serve various visitor needs and activities.
This park was created in 2020 through the transformation of former railway grounds as part of the Paris Nord-Est urban development project. This conversion marked a significant change for the neighborhood and introduced a new public space for residents.
The name refers to the neighbourhood's history, and the park is being laid out in stages between 2020 and 2030 on the former Petite Ceinture railway tracks. The first section, 2.88 hectares with sports areas and playgrounds, opened in 2020. Plans include urban farming plots, water features and lawns along a long, narrow strip.
The first 2.88-hectare section, with sports areas and playgrounds, opened in 2020. The park is planned to reach Rue d'Aubervilliers and the Croix de l'Évangile, linking to the Rosa-Parks district in the 19th arrondissement. South access is planned through Rue Jean-Cottin, Rue de la Croix-Moreau and Rue Tchaïkovski, and Rue du Pré to the west.
The park's name recalls the neighbourhood's history, when the area was known for gypsum quarries and lime kilns. The first section, 2.88 hectares with sports areas and playgrounds, opened in 2020 on former Petite Ceinture railway land. The full park is planned to reach rue d'Aubervilliers and the Croix de l'Évangile by 2030, linking to the Rosa-Parks district.
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