A new green space is born in Barcelona. This is the Aqüeducte park in Ciutat Meridiana, which arose after the transformation of the old soccer field in the Ciutat Meridiana neighborhood. Now the city has 12,000 m2 more green space to practice different activities.
It arose through the Neighborhood Plan of the Zona Nord of Barcelona and in a joint work with the neighborhood.
In the park you will be able to play, walk and play sports. It has children’s playgrounds, rest areas and sports facilities suitable for people of all ages.
This new green area is easily accessible. In fact, it is connected to the Collserola mountain range and a beautiful natural environment, free of physical barriers to walk around without the need to climb steps.
Aqüeducte Park in Ciutat Meridiana: fun for all ages
It is also the perfect place for children to play and have fun to the fullest.
It has three terraces with slides and other activities and play elements, located in open spaces where children can run and run from one terrace to another while they go from game to game.
This children’s play area is divided into two zones: one located right next to the basketball court and the other to the northeast where the three terraces are located.
Whether you are young or old, you can enjoy a basketball court, eight petanque courts and an area with fitness equipment.
The other novelty is that the central part of the park has a track with bleachers where large events can be held or serve as a 7-a-side soccer field.
As for the rest and recreational areas, it has an accessible walking circuit through which you can walk through the entire park without having to climb a single step.
The circuit and the spaces around all the recreation areas are also living areas for resting.
An investment for redevelopment
The Aqüeducte park in Ciutat Meridiana had an investment of more than three million euros as part of the development of the Neighborhood Plan.
Its inauguration coincided with the beginning of the Ciudad Meridiana neighborhood’s main festival and the premiere of the new ornamental lighting of the aqueduct, the neighborhood’s most iconic construction.
The new lighting is intended to simulate the passage of water and highlight the arches. It highlights all the architectural beauty of the construction that dates from the late nineteenth century, in order to supply water to the city of Barcelona from the streams of Ripoll and Caldes.
The redevelopment work began in February 2020, culminating in June 2021, despite having been halted due to the pandemic.
