Aretha Franklin Park, the 20th arrondissement's new green lung in the Porte de Bagnolet district

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on July 23, 2024 at 09:05 p.m.
In the 20th arrondissement, just east of Paris, a park has just been inaugurated in July 2024. Located in the Python Duvernois district, on the Porte de Bagnolet side, the spot brings a new green promenade to the area.

The park is named in tribute to the American singer Aretha Franklin, known for her music as well as her commitment to civil rights in the United States. She is the author of Think and Respect, worldwide hits that have marked many generations.

With a surface area of 30,000 m ², the park is destined to expand in the future, with further development work scheduled until 2028, the project's final delivery date. Designed to be a reservoir of biodiversity within a limited space, the park features numerous pines, maples, spruces... designed to bring greenery to the neighborhood.

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And that's not all: the site also features a pond with an ecological pool, wetlands and meadows... To encourage animal and plant biodiversity. For children and teenagers, there's a specially-designedplayground , basketball court, ping-pong tables, zip-line... all freely accessible all day long. On sunny days, a lovely lawn awaits visitors for an open-air picnic or a spot of reading in the sun.

The park is open every day, all year round, 24 hours a day. To get there, you can take public transport: metro line 3 (Porte de Bagnolet stop towards Gallieni) or tramway line T3b (Mairie de Mirbel stop towards Porte Dauphine). So, why not take a trip to this brand-new park in Paris's 20th arrondissement?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 23, 2024 to December 31, 2027

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    prod-v3.paris.fr

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