Parc de Can Serra

Parc de Can Serra is a city park in Barberà del Vallès, a town in the Barcelona metropolitan area within the Vallès Occidental region. It stands out for how it handles the tension between nature and urban growth: the park was designed around a surviving patch of woodland, as though a fragment of old forest had held its ground against the housing developments that grew up around it.

How do you get there?

The park sits on Passeig del Dr. Moragas 152, with additional access points from Avinguda de la Verge de Montserrat. The easiest way in is by FGC train — Universitat Autònoma station is just a two-minute walk from the park, making it a simple stop for visitors coming from Barcelona, Sabadell, or Barberà del Vallès itself. Drivers will find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Entrances are wheelchair and stroller accessible, so the park works well for families and visitors with limited mobility.

What will you see?

The park's defining feature is how its layout works around the existing tree cover rather than against it. A long timber decking promenade runs through the grounds, keeping visitors in direct contact with the greenery — the same wood reappears in the benches, railings, and the doors of a small park services building. The remaining ground surfaces are gravel or grass, giving the park a more natural feel than a typical urban square.

Families will find a play area with swings and slides, while fans of outdoor games can use the park's bocce (petanca) courts — popular enough with locals that the town maintains an official petanca track here. A bar on site serves drinks and snacks, giving visitors a place to rest after a walk. The park is dog-friendly, and its mix of open lawns and shaded corners makes it a regular choice for children's birthday parties and family gatherings.

When should you visit?

Parc de Can Serra is worth a visit year-round, though spring and summer bring out the best of it, when the wooden promenade and open lawns invite longer stays — whether that means a drink at the outdoor bar or a picnic under the trees. Thanks to its proximity to the train station, the park also works as a quick, low-key stop for anyone exploring Barberà del Vallès away from the busier, more built-up parts of town.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you reach Parc de Can Serra by public transport? The nearest station is Universitat Autònoma on the FGC line, about a two-minute walk from the park entrance.

Is there food or drink available in the park? Yes, the park has an on-site bar serving drinks and snacks for visitors during their walk.

Is Parc de Can Serra suitable for children? Yes, it has a play area with swings and slides, and the park is regularly used for birthday parties and family gatherings.

Can you bring a dog to the park? Yes, the park is dog-friendly and includes areas set aside for pets.