Juan Carlos I Park

Juan Carlos I Park is the main municipal park. It was inaugurated on the occasion of "Madrid Capital of Culture" in 1992. His name is in honor to Juan Carlos I (King of Spain).

With the Park was recovered a highly degraded area, respecting an existing olive trees. It occupies an extension of 160 hectares and has a lake of 30,000 m2, a river of 1,900 m. to length, 13,000 m. of walks, 21 hectares of olive groves, 19 outdoor modern sculptures, a garden called the Three Cultures ("Tres Culturas"), and an auditorium.

There are many different activities you can do in the park. They have a free bicycle service and excursions in mountain bike. There is also a train during the whole year, activities and workshops for kids, canoeing courses, fishing without death and things for the whole family.

A beautiful and huge park in which to enjoy a perfect family day. During the weekends, many families come to the park for a picnic.

The Music MetroRock festival is regularly held at the Juan Carlos I park.

Opening times:
    Jun to Sep: Fridays and Saturdays: 7:00 to 3:00 h. Rest of the week: 7:00 to 1:00 h.
    Oct to May: Fridays and Saturdays: 7:00 to 0:00 h. Rest of the week: 7:00 to 23:00 h.

Location:
    Av del Partenón, S/N. IFEMA (Madrid Fair)
    28042 Madrid
    parquejuancarlos@madrid.es

Subway transportation:
    * Line 8 - Campo de las Naciones station.
    * Line 5 - El Capricho station.