Parc de l'Aigua

Parc de l'Aigua is a small municipal park in Almacelles, in the Segrià comarca of Lleida province, Catalonia. It covers roughly 2,000 square metres, squeezed between the streets of Sant Roc, Miquel Servet, Mn. Cinto Verdaguer and Joan Maragall, right next to the town centre.

Where does the park's name come from?

The name "Water Park" is not accidental. It pays tribute to the construction of the Aragon and Catalonia Canal in 1910, a project that permanently transformed farming across the Segrià region, turning dry fields into irrigated, productive land. The park was conceived as a local homage to water as the driving force behind the town's development.

When was it built and who designed it?

The design came from architects Neus Solé and Daniel Navas in 2002. The same pair also created Park Ca Sabaté and the Walter Benjamin Gardens in Barcelona, which gives a sense of the project's design pedigree — this is a considered landscape composition rather than an ordinary neighbourhood square. The park was officially inaugurated on 4 March 2005, a date chosen to coincide with that year's Festa de l'Aigua (Water Festival) in Almacelles.

What will you see there?

The park's centrepiece is a set of steel sculptures called "Red Trees" (Arbres Vermells), created by the same architects, which give the space its distinctive industrial-meets-organic look. The other standout feature is a pair of small crescent-shaped ponds with fountains, a popular spot for locals seeking a cool break on hot summer days.

The layout itself is intimate: it's a place for a short walk, a bench in the shade, or a quick pause while exploring the town — not a sprawling park meant for a full day out.

How do you get there?

Almacelles sits in the Segrià region, close to Lleida, so arriving by car is the most convenient option — the park lies within the town's built-up area, close to the main central streets. Given its small footprint and location between four residential streets, it's easy to reach on foot from anywhere in Almacelles.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring and summer are the best seasons, when the greenery is at its fullest and the fountains are running, offering welcome relief on the hot days typical of the Segrià region. It's also worth checking whether your visit lines up with the local Festa de l'Aigua, the festival historically tied to the park's inauguration.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Parc de l'Aigua? The park covers about 2,000 square metres, making it a small, local green space rather than a large city park.

Who designed the park? Architects Neus Solé and Daniel Navas, who also designed Park Ca Sabaté and the Walter Benjamin Gardens in Barcelona.

Where does the park's name come from? It refers to the 1910 construction of the Aragon and Catalonia Canal, a key infrastructure project for agriculture in the Segrià region.

What is the park's main attraction? The steel "Red Trees" sculptures and two crescent-shaped ponds with fountains.