Jardins de la Tamarita

Gardens located on Passeig de Sant Gervasi, very close to Plaça John F. Kennedy (end of Carrer Balmes), and next to the (*** Michelin) Abac restaurant. It occupies 2 hectares and until the beginning of the 20th century, it was owned by the Craywinckel family. It is an ideal place to escape the city for a while. It has different varieties of trees and several fountains, as well as benches to rest and listen to the birds singing. Since it is not very large, it can be visited in a short time. But the recommended thing is to stay a good while and enjoy this very pleasant park. It is a pity about its state of conservation. I had not visited it for a couple of years, and its state is deplorable, even for the safety of visitors. It needs urgent and comprehensive action.

Another park that doesn't allow dogs

És un lugar precioso que rodea una bonita casa. Estos jardines se encuentran al lado de la plaza J.F. Kennedy en Barcelona.

Personal Review — Tamarita Gardens There are places in Barcelona that seem designed to slow down time, and the Tamarita Gardens are one of them. It's a small, historic garden located in the Sant Gervasi neighborhood that began as a private estate in the early 20th century and was designed by landscape architect Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí before becoming a public park in the 1990s. The first impression upon entering is that of having discovered an almost secret space. Despite being very close to the traffic and the usual pace of Barcelona, ​​the garden is surrounded by walls and vegetation that insulate it from the noise and create a tranquil atmosphere. My visit was with my two-year-old daughter, and that completely changes the way you experience the place. While I focused on the fountains, the sculptures, and the paths lined with hedges, she saw something different: a territory for exploration. The ponds with fountains, the small plazas, and the paths among the trees seemed designed for leisurely strolls, stopping every few meters to discover something new. The garden blends more traditional areas—with sculptures, flowerbeds, and ornamental fountains—with more natural, shaded spaces that invite you to stroll or simply sit for a while. What I appreciated most as a father was the children's area. It's relatively separate from the more formal garden and offers games adapted to different ages, including spaces for the youngest children. This separation creates a sense of security and tranquility: children can move freely while adults observe from nearby benches. With a two-year-old, the experience becomes almost contemplative. She would stop to look at the water in the fountains, touch the fallen leaves, or laugh when she saw other children running. I, meanwhile, had the feeling of being in one of those rare places in the city where everything invites you to slow down. Perhaps that's why the Tamarita gardens have something special. They aren't a huge or spectacular park, but rather an intimate and well-maintained space, full of nooks, shade, and small details. A perfect place for a quiet afternoon with young children, where the walk becomes a discovery and where Barcelona, ​​for a moment, seems to stop.