Juan Carlos I Park All Ages / All Types / Bicycle Riding / Casual / Chill / Family / Free / Friendly / Fun-loving / Jeans and T-Shirt / Laid back / Locals / People Watching / Sandals / Sightseeing / Skirts / Sneakers / Soccer / Tank Tops / Tourists / Park

The scene: Juan Carlos I is one of the biggest parks in Madrid and certainly the largest in the northern part of the city. It was founded with motivation for Madrid Capital of European Culture, 1992. It has space for riding bikes, roller skating, walking your dog, and playing on the parks for either children or adults. My take: I love to come to Juan Carlos I in order to take a stroll or use my roller skates. It has plenty of ground for this, although, there are a lot of hills so I wouldn't recommend it for absolute beginners. There are lakes, fountains, play parks, large statues and the air is very fresh. The park also offers a perfect view point to see the northern part of the city. Cocktails and cuisine: There are ice creams for sale in the summer and vending machines for drinks all year round. Prices: Water is €0.70 and sodas are between €0.70 and €1.20. Insider info/when to go: In the summer the park gets very busy at weekends so if you want to relax you should go any time during the week. During the winter the park is quiet so you can go any time of the week without bother. Bike hire is free for one hour; however, the last bike hire session is at 4:45 so arrive early to avoid disappointment. What to wear: There’s no dress code – wear whatever you like!