Ahh, Barcelona! With so much color, vibrancy, and energy, the whole city is practically a playground, isn't it? Well, a playground for adults, at least. But what about for the kids? They'll unlikely appreciate the history, the art, and the romanticism of Barcelona at their young age. So is going to this city with them a good idea? The answer to that is, yes, it is! Amidst the museums, restaurants, and more here, there are actually a few places where little ones can play to their hearts' content. Here's a handful of them you ought to know for the sake of your kids.
Parc de la Ciutadella
What was once a military citadel is now a wonderful patch of luscious greenery for the whole family to enjoy. Parc de la Ciutadella is one of the city's most-visited parks. It helps that it's near the Barcelona Zoo, which is definitely a place you ought to visit with your kids someday. But the place itself is somewhere all of the family can have fun. The standard playground will keep your little ones busy as you lay around and rest for a while. But arguably, the highlight here is the huge waterfall your kids can splash around in, especially when the Spanish heat is at an all-time high.
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Parc de Joan Miró
Once you see the abstract sculpture, Dona I Ocell, you'll know you're in Parc de Joan Miró. The stand-out artwork is one of
Barcelona's most eye-catching sculptures, as well as one of the most photographed. But that's not what your kids will care about in this park. They'll likely rush to all the fun stuff on offer here. A zipline, basketball courts, all sorts of climbing structures, and even a giant swing. Your children, especially the older ones, will have a ball trying to fit in everything in just one day. While you're younger tots, on the other hand, will enjoy the massive space in the park they can toddle around on.
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Parc Turó de la Peira
Perched atop a big hill, you can see most of
Barcelona's districts from Parc Turó de la Peira. Especially the northwestern neighborhoods. But while you enjoy the magnificent views, your kids will likely stay busy running around in the nearby playground. Or playing sports on the courts, such as basketball, volleyball, football, and the like. There are loads of stuff to do in this park. So much so that, eventually, the view it offers will no longer feel as relevant. You'll be too busy yourself, either running after your little ones or playing a game alongside them.
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Parc de Diagonal Mar
It's not far-fetched to say that you won't see any other place quite like Parc de Diagonal Mar! It's practically a water park, what with all the pools, sprinklers, and more here. When the Mediterranean heat gets a little bit too much, going to this park is your best solution! And it's a feast for the eyes too! A beautiful abstract sculpture is what splashed most of the water to all the kids and kids-at-heart who run around hoping to get wet. Before you and your little ones get in on the fun, make sure you
take a snapshot for Instagram first!
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Parc de la Guineueta
A stroll, a picnic, a game of tag, some football—these are just some of the many things you can do in Parc de la Guineueta! A beautiful patch of luscious greenery amidst the Catalan capital, it's a nice retreat for some much-needed family fun! There is, of course, the standard playground setting: some wooden beams to climb on here, a sandpit for digging there, and whatnot. But overall, it's simply a nice vast space where you can do whatever you want with the whole family. When they say that the 'world is your playground,' this is what they meant!
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Give credit where credit is due: Barcelona is as fun a city for kids as it is for adults. Within this colorful oasis of art and romance are exciting play areas perfect for some family fun! Your kids will have a ball running around and playing at these places, especially when they're playing with you!
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