Parque de Asturias

Parque de Asturias is an urban park in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, a town on the eastern edge of the Madrid metropolitan area, in the Comunidad de Madrid region. It spans roughly 8 hectares (about 19.7 acres) and ranks among the main green spaces in this part of the city, combining recreation with public services.

How do you get to Parque de Asturias?

The park sits at Avenida del Parque de Asturias 4, postal code 28523. The easiest way in is by metro: Line 9 stops at Rivas Urbanizaciones, roughly 650 meters — an 8-minute walk — from the park entrance. That connection works well whether you're coming from within Rivas-Vaciamadrid or from central Madrid, since Line 9 links the two areas without needing to switch to another mode of transport.

What is there to see inside?

The park's landmark is a sundial-style monument 50 meters in diameter, with a 10-meter gnomon casting the shadow. It commemorates the former Casa de la Juventud (Youth House) and Casa de la Mujer (Women's House) that once stood on the site. Today the park still houses a Casa de la Juventud building, home to the local council departments for Childhood and Youth, Women, and Education, along with the "El Parque" senior citizens' center.

Beyond that institutional layer, the park offers the usual recreational amenities: a football pitch, a skate park, a dog park, and several playgrounds spread across different sections of the grounds. For visitors after something quieter, there are benches, picnic tables, and drinking water fountains — features that make the park suited to a longer stay rather than just a quick walk-through.

Who is this park for?

With its skate park, football pitch, and playgrounds, Parque de Asturias works best as a family destination — parents will find both active zones and calmer corners for a break. Dog owners get a dedicated off-leash area, while older visitors can make use of the nearby senior center and the park's quieter walking paths. It's clearly popular with locals: on Google Maps it holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 1,482 reviews, confirming its status as one of the more visited spots in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

When is the best time to visit?

The park functions as an everyday recreational space, so there's no single "best" season — it operates year-round. Mornings and late afternoons during the warmer months are comfortable for walking or playing sports without the midday heat, while weekends bring the most families to the playgrounds and skate park. Anyone looking for a quieter visit should aim for weekday mornings.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Parque de Asturias? The park covers about 8 hectares (19.7 acres) in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

Which metro station is closest to the park? Rivas Urbanizaciones, on Line 9, is the nearest station — about 650 meters, or an 8-minute walk, from the park entrance.

What does the sundial monument commemorate? The 50-meter-diameter monument with its 10-meter gnomon marks the site of the former Casa de la Juventud and Casa de la Mujer, which used to stand in the park.

Is there a space for dogs in the park? Yes, the park includes a dedicated dog park alongside the football pitch, skate park, and playgrounds.