Jardines del Turia

The Turia Park is located on the old river bed which ran through the Valencia. The 9 km long river bed has been transformed into a mixture of playing fields, cycling and walking paths, and gardens.

The Turia gardens are located in the former riverbed of the River Turia. The Turia river used to flood regularly, and after a particularly bad flood in 1957 approval was given for the river to be diverted away from the Valencia city centre. The Turia gardens are a relaxing place for a walk if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The Turia Park is the most important park in Valencia. Nearest metro: Turia or Alameda stops.

The Turia Park: A place to do sports and enjoy nature

The Turia Gardens is a public urban park of 110 hectares that crosses Valencia from the Parque de Cabecera, in the west of the city, to the City of Arts and Sciences in the east, with a total length of 9 kms. In the Turia Park, thousands of Valencians enjoy its gardens, sports spaces, playgrounds and recreational areas every day. These gardens have become the main green lung of the city of Valencia.

The Turia Garden has the best facilities for practicing sports: cyclo-cross tracks, gymnastics equipment, chess tables, table tennis boards, multi-sports courts, an athletics stadium, a rugby field, a baseball field, skateboard tracks, skating rinks, a giant chess set, a mini-golf course, etc.

Valencia's Gulliver Park

Gulliver Park is an amusement park located on the banks of the Turia River, near the City of Arts and Sciences, where there is a giant figure of Gulliver along with slides, passageways, climbing ropes and stairs in a closed and fenced area. The park is inspired by the story of Jonathan Swift. Gulliver Park is original, super fun and free. Perfect for children up to about ten years old and to enjoy with the family.

Some days, especially on weekends, there are a lot of people. It is important to go with long pants (jeans) so as not to get sunburned when going down the slides. It has a schedule and is an enclosed area with controlled access.

Gulliver Park Opening Hours

• April, May, June and September: Every day from 10:00 to 20:00 without interruption.
• July and August: Every day from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 17:30 to 21:00
• October, November, December, January, February and March: Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.

Tips about the Turia Park

• You can cycle around the Turia gardens from the Cabecera Park to the Oceanografic in the City of Arts and Sciences. You will find signs indicating the bike lane you can use. Remember to ride carefully and respect pedestrians.
• The Turia Park is the ideal place for running and walking.
• Kilometer markers have been placed throughout the Turia gardens every 100 metres. Kilometer 0 is placed in the Cabecera Park and the last kilometer marker, 8.5, is located in the Oceanografic.
• The Turia Park connects with:
  • The City of Arts and Sciences.
  • The beaches of El Saler 19 km away, via a bicycle lane and asphalt road.
  • Bioparc on Avenida Escritor Pio Baraja.
  • Cabecera Park.
• Perfect for strolling and enjoying the surroundings or for sitting on the grass and enjoying a sunny day in a very pleasant place.
• Be careful with the bikes and scooters that sometimes go by at high speed.
• For lovers of running, skating, dancing, gymnastics and yoga.
• There are toilets distributed throughout the park.
• When walking through the Turia Gardens you cross under many of the city's bridges, taking a tour through the history of Valencia.
• On its itinerary are some of the city's tourist attractions such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Palau de la Música, the Serranos towers or the bridge of the Flowers.
• An ideal place to be with family and children and have a picnic in the areas provided for this.
• The Turia Gardens are completely safe even at night.
• The fountains in front of the Palau de la Música host water, light and sound shows at various times of the day.
• For sports, the Valencia Turia Park has the following facilities:
  • A children's park: Gulliver Park.
  • A fitness circuit.
  • 2 skateboarding tracks.
  • A skating rink.
  • A cyclo-cross circuit.
  • 12 fitness equipment.
  • A mini-golf course.
  • 4 table tennis tables.
  • 5 11-a-side football fields.
  • A 7-a-side football.
  • 2 multi-sports courts.
  • A baseball field - softball.
  • An athletics stadium.
  • A weight room.
  • 3 petanque courts.
  • A mini climbing wall.
  • A rugby field.
  • 6 chess tables.
  • A giant chess set.

Valencia Turia Park Map

Map of the gardens in the old Turia riverbed in Valencia to download:

Online Map of the Turia Gardens

Address:
Antiguo cauce del Turia, Valencia.