Parc Joan Miró: Barcelona’s Artistic Oasis Behind Las Arenas
Parc Joan Miró: Barcelona’s Artistic Oasis Behind Las Arenas
Discover Parc Joan Miró in Barcelona — a peaceful urban park with pine groves, pétanque courts, and the iconic “Woman and Bird” sculpture by Joan Miró. A perfect escape near Plaza d’Espanya
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About Parc Joan Miró with woman & bird Sculpture
Parc Joan Miró occupies four city blocks behind Las Arenas shopping centre and is named after surealist painter Joan Miró. It was formerly known as Parc de l'Escorxador because it housed the old city slaughterhouse, most likely due to the bull ring being so near.
The modern park was inaugurated on 12th of May 1983 and was remodelled in 2006 to include an underground parking and parks & gardens maintenance centre. The side of the park facing onto Calle Tarragona has a 22 metre high sculpture called Dona i Ocell (woman and bird sculpture) by Joan Miró that the artist completed in 1982 a year before his death.
The park is not grass but mostly sand with many palm trees, a child's play area, bowls area and an enclosed dog area. There is also a basketball court and ping pong tables. On the side facing Calle Villamarí there is a public library.
Note: As of late 2024, a small section of Parc Joan Miró is currently fenced off due to construction work. The city is installing subterranean rainwater storage tanks beneath the park as part of a broader initiative to improve stormwater management and sustainability in urban green spaces. Most of the park remains fully accessible to visitors.
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Visiting Parc Joan Miró with woman & bird Sculpture
The park is generally open during daylight hours, with extended access until 22:00h in summer and 21:00h in winter.
For the best light on the “Woman and Bird” sculpture, visit in the late afternoon when the sun casts long shadows and the colors pop against the sky. The elevated sandy platform also gives you a great vantage point over the park and toward Montjuïc.
What to Do in Parc Joan Miró
- Relax under the pine grove: Locals gather here daily to chat, read, or enjoy a coffee from the nearby kiosk bars.
- Let the kids play: The park has six children’s play areas, including one that’s fully accessible.
- Play pétanque: The palm grove features pétanque courts for casual or competitive games.
- Let your dog run free: A 720 m² dog park gives pets space to roam safely.
- Visit the Joan Miró Library: Located within the park, it offers a large children’s section and regular community events.
On the side of the park near the fire station on Carrer de Tarragona, there’s a lesser-known entrance that leads through a quiet pathway. Along this path is a wall of flowering vines — most likely Bougainvillea — which bloom with fragrant pink bracts during spring and summer. It’s a picturesque and aromatic way to enter the park, especially in the warmer months.
Joan Miró Park Accessibility
There are no access restrictionsParc Joan Miró. Most entrances are equipped with ramps, making the park easily accessible for bicycles, pushchairs, and wheelchairs. The wide, flat paths and open layout also make it comfortable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Parc Joan Miró with woman & bird Sculpture Summary of Prices
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Adult
Zone 1 T-casual
FREE
Child
€ 1.25
FREE
Notes
Open till 23h every day.
Getting to Parc Joan Miró with woman & bird Sculpture
Address: Carrer de Aragó 2, Barcelona, 08015
Nearest TMB Metro stations are Plaza España on the Green (L3) and Red (L1) lines, or Tarragona on the Green (L3) line.
For public transport, use a T-Casual ticket for 10 single journeys, or opt for the Hola Barcelona Travel Card for unlimited travel across metro, bus, tram, and train networks — ideal for multi-day sightseeing.
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