One of the best ways to help the little ones get back to the routine and their homework is to combine their return to school with fun afternoons at the best parks in Barcelona.
Outdoor play for children is vital for their development and recreation. Jumping, running, sliding down slides, making friends, it’s all part of childhood.
There are different spaces that you can consider for your maximum enjoyment. It can be the giant octopus of La Pegaso in Sant Andreu or the Labyrinth of Horta for them to have fun looking for the exit.
The best parks in Barcelona to take your children to
The octopus of La Pegaso
It is not a monster, it is a giant and spectacular octopus in the Parc de la Pegaso located in the Sagrera neighborhood. The octopus is made of metal and its tentacles are the slides to slide down. Its head has walkways and ropes for the little ones to climb. In addition to the octopus, the park has other elements according to the different ages of the children: trampoline, nest swings, soft area, walkways, all of them alluding to the marine world. The novelty is that this was the first remodeled park in the city whose ideas came from the participation of 200 sixth-grade children from nearby schools. This park is a model of modernism.
Jardins de la Indústria
It is a good playground for the little ones and is located in the Sagrada Familia neighborhood. The main attraction is a large swallow and other smaller animal figures where the imagination runs with the children. The objective is to enjoy a playful environment to strengthen the bond with nature. There are also slides, balancing games, nets, swings, ramps, and areas for companions to stay around. An urban space surrounded by beautiful vegetation.
Nou Barris Central Park
It is located in the Guineueta neighborhood and covers an area of almost 17 hectares. It is a park with a lot of history: it has an aqueduct built centuries ago and farmhouses. The central element of fun and joy for the children is the water, as well as the vegetation composed of a great biodiversity and different species of trees. It has a large play area that transports children to the marine environment. There are two giant whales, a mobile fin and a boat. Slides, swinging rope hammocks and climbing area.
Parc de Glòries, one of the best parks in Barcelona
It is called the lung of the city because of its 20,400 square meters of green area, of which 1,200 meters are dedicated to leisure and fun for children. Slides, rubber extensions of different heights, playgrounds and lawns for resting.
