The park was designed by architects Carme Fiol and Andreu Arriola.
The project received the International Urban Landscape Award in 2004.
It is built on a site that previously housed significant military barracks and industrial facilities.
The park incorporates sections of the historic Dosrius aqueduct, which historically supplied water to the Maresme region.
The park layout is explicitly designed to act as a 'green lung' to mitigate the high density of the surrounding Nou Barris neighborhood.
The central fountain and pool system features a series of cascading water levels that utilize gravitational flow.
The design includes a 'Plaça Major' that acts as the focal point for neighborhood events and community gatherings.
The site features a significant slope transition, managed through terraced retaining walls and ramps that integrate architecture with topography.
Parc Central de Nou Barris is the second-largest park in Barcelona, covering 17 hectares of land formerly occupied by the Casernas de Fenicia barracks. The design integrates various distinct zones, including the historic aqueduct of Dosrius and extensive water features spanning the length of the park. It functions as a green corridor that connects the district of Nou Barris to the rest of the city. The landscape architecture incorporates tiered levels, large lawns, and structured plazas designed to facilitate both transit and recreation. Numerous fountains and cooling pools serve as architectural landmarks within the park grounds. The park also hosts the Nou Barris District Headquarters, a modern building integrated into the landscape. It features a diversity of Mediterranean vegetation, including various tree species and shrubs. The design emphasizes sustainable water management through its series of interconnected pools and channels.
The elevated vantage point near the Dosrius aqueduct remains.
Explore the upper levels of the park for elevated views of the architectural layout and the Nou Barris district.
Visit the shaded pergola areas during the afternoon to escape the intensity of the Mediterranean sun.
Take advantage of the wide, paved paths if traveling with strollers or mobility aids, as the park is designed for full accessibility.
Do not attempt to swim in the decorative fountains or cooling pools, as they are strictly for aesthetic and cooling purposes.
Standard public park conduct applies; stay on designated paths, keep pets leashed in specific areas, and dispose of waste in provided bins.
