parque de los Tilos

Parque de los Tilos is a small neighborhood park in Logroño, located in the Lobete district in Spain's La Rioja region. It offers a quiet, low-key spot for locals and visitors who want a break from the historic center and the wine-tasting circuit.

Where exactly is it located?

The park sits in the Lobete neighborhood, on the southern side of Logroño, in a calm residential area, at approximately coordinates 42.4596 N, -2.43635 W. This is more of a local hangout than a tourist landmark — a good stop if you want to see everyday Logroño rather than just the old town and its pintxo bars.

What can you see there?

The centerpiece of the park is a fountain that stood dry and out of order for five years, from 2021 onward, because of cracks and leaks in its basin. It was finally repaired in 2024 and reopened in late November of that year. The renovation cost over 55,000 euros and came after years of requests from residents organized in the Lobete Neighborhood Association; the fountain project itself was chosen and funded through the city's participatory budgeting process, where locals voted it their top priority.

Next to the fountain stands a sculpture called "Bola de Dragón" (Dragon Ball), created in 1992 by a young artist named Tagore González — a small detail that gives the park a distinctly local, unpretentious character.

The park also offers practical amenities: a shaded biosaludable zone with outdoor exercise equipment, new benches reachable via an accessible ramp, and upgraded LED lighting that makes the area safer in the evening. There's also a children's playground, described as a safe and enjoyable recreational space for younger visitors.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, when La Rioja's temperatures are mild and the park's lime trees — "tilos" in Spanish, which give the park its name — provide welcome shade in summer. Logroño summers can get hot, so afternoons are best spent under the trees or in the shaded exercise area. Winters are quieter but the park stays fully functional, with lighting and seating available year-round.

How do you get there?

The park is in the Lobete district, roughly a fifteen-minute walk from central Logroño. It's a convenient option for travelers staying in apartments or hotels on the southern side of the city, and it also works well for cyclists and runners looking for a calm loop away from the busier streets of the center.

Who is this park for?

Parque de los Tilos suits families with children (thanks to the playground), fitness-minded visitors (thanks to the outdoor gym), and anyone curious about Logroño's daily life beyond the usual tourist trail. It isn't a must-see attraction, but it makes a pleasant stop on a walk through the city.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee? No, it's a free, publicly accessible city park.

Is there a playground for children? Yes, the park includes a playground described as a safe recreational area for young children.

What does the "Bola de Dragón" sculpture represent? It's a piece created in 1992 by a young artist, Tagore González, and one of the park's distinctive features, though its exact symbolic meaning isn't widely documented.

Does the fountain in the park work? Yes. After five years out of service due to structural damage, the fountain was repaired and reopened in late November 2024.