Parc Clichy-Batignolles - Martin Luther King

Hard to understand a lot of these positive reviews! This place is a modern horror and it has zero charm. I hope Paris will not all be like this place which is more like Stratford in London than the beauty of Paris. The buildings that overlook it are very interesting and brave so they are worth seeing, but otherwise if you're a tourist especially then avoid this place, very underwhelming.

Amazing park. So much to see and do. Trails covered with shade trees. Wetlands. Ducks and other wildlife. Free bathrooms. Basketball courts. Little areas for mini soccer. Ponds with fish and ducks. Eating areas. Just everything. Lots of people hanging out and families everywhere. I loved it.

The Clichy-Batignolles-Martin Luther King Park (Parc Clichy–Batignolles - Martin Luther King) covers an area of 10 hectares (25 acres) and is the largest park in this district and the eighth largest in the city. It was created as part of the éco-quartier Clichy-Batignolles Ecological Quarter project, which transformed 54 hectares of former railway tracks and marshalling yards of the French railway company SNCF, and was opened in stages from 2007 to 2021. The park's name combines references to the historic Porte de Clichy gate, the former Batignolles station, and a tribute to the legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. The park was designed by landscape architect Jacqueline Osty with the participation of urbanist François Grether and the engineering company OGI, with a key concept based on sustainable development and environmental principles, including the use of plants, rainwater harvesting, solar panels and wind turbines to generate energy, as well as the use of recycled materials for tracks . The park's infrastructure includes various recreational and sports facilities, such as a skatepark, basketball courts, children's play areas (including swings, sandboxes, and modern play complexes), table tennis tables, outdoor lawns for picnics and leisure activities, and a biotope pond that serves as a habitat for ducks, ducklings, and other local fauna. The park's architectural elements are harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape and include features such as a modern belvedere for viewing the area, pedestrian bridges, and installations, as well as buildings such as the new headquarters of the Paris Public Works Department.The park is also known for its contribution to biodiversity, with a variety of tree and plant species, reed paths, and seasonal landscapes, and cherry blossom trees in bloom in the spring, creating a picturesque avenue. The park is open to visitors year-round, and is easily accessible from the nearby metro stations Pont Cardinet (Line 14) and Porte de Clichy (Line 13). It is a popular destination for locals and tourists for walks, jogging, picnics, and cultural events. There is a well-known student residence and apartment buildings, as well as designer high-rise buildings.

This park is such a peaceful spot in the middle of busy Paris. Lots of green shade, beautiful trees, and even an amazing urban wetland right in the center, full of unique biodiversity. Running here was such a joy – it felt so good to move and breathe in this lovely place.

Large, welcoming park. Basketball/sport courtyard. Water features which attract wildlife. Fruit trees. Public toilets. Lovely areas to picnic. Many park benches. Well maintained and patrolled. The Guardian, Australia wrote an article about this remarkable green space - part of urban renewal and redevelopment project to create more sustainable housing

Great for running, a nice skate park, basket ball, and 2 big outdoor terraces overlooking the batignoles

Beautiful green space very close to central Paris! Breathtaking views of trees, fauna and flora thriving around this space. Previous wetlands / humedales within the city and other arquitecture, all thriving with life, especially birds like ducks. Great big area with stairs and other facilities atop where passersby can jump over the metro lines. Wetlands from top to bottom and excellent sporting facilities like a tennis wall. Well located close to Metro station line 14.

Breathtakingly beautiful garden in March when the trees are blooming. Quite a busy park with loads of people jogging. There are possibilities to sit down and simply enjoy the beauty of this park