Ciudad de los Ángeles Park

Ciudad de los Ángeles Park is a quiet neighborhood park in the southern part of Madrid, in the Villaverde district — a good spot for a low-key break away from the city's tourist core, used mainly by local residents.

Where the park sits

The park occupies the inner courtyard of a residential block, enclosed by Anoeta, Alegría de la Huerta, and La del Manojo de Rosas streets. Being tucked inside a ring of apartment buildings shields it from street traffic and city noise, even though it sits in a densely populated part of Madrid.

A bit of history

The park opened officially on Saturday, 13 May 1978, with the inauguration led by then-mayor of Madrid, José Luis Álvarez. Before the park took its current form, the site was used by the neighborhood for annual festivals, with temporary fairground stalls and rides set up in the southern section during those celebrations. None of that earlier use remains today — the whole plot now functions purely as public green space.

Layout of the grounds

The park covers 32,503 square meters and is almost entirely flat, with no notable changes in elevation. Its layout is built around two main paved walkways lined with rows of horse chestnut trees, both converging at a pavilion that forms the park's central point. This simple plan makes the space easy to navigate, and walking from one entrance to the other only takes a few minutes.

Trees and greenery

Alongside the horse chestnuts that define the main paths, the park also holds Aleppo pines, cedars, plane trees, cypresses, red-leaved plum trees, ash trees, and narrow-leaved oleaster (eleagnus). This mix of species keeps parts of the park shaded across different seasons and gives it a changing look throughout the year.

Things to do

The park has a children's playground and basketball courts used by local teenagers. Its wide, paved paths work well for walking, cycling, or skating. In the northeast corner there's a stretching area fitted with tables, popular with people doing morning exercise routines before heading to work.

Getting there

The nearest metro stop is called Ciudad de los Ángeles, about a 9-minute walk from the park, which makes it easy to reach by public transport even for visitors coming from outside Villaverde.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ciudad de los Ángeles Park located? The park sits in the Villaverde district in southern Madrid, inside the block formed by Anoeta, Alegría de la Huerta, and La del Manojo de Rosas streets.

When did the park open? It opened on 13 May 1978, inaugurated by Madrid's then-mayor, José Luis Álvarez.

How big is the park? It covers 32,503 square meters and is completely flat, which makes it comfortable for walking or cycling.

How do you get there by public transport? The metro station Ciudad de los Ángeles is the closest option, roughly a 9-minute walk from the park.

Is the park suitable for children? Yes — there's a dedicated children's playground plus basketball courts, and the wide paths make it easy to stroll through with a family.