Parc Central, la Casa del Rellotge

Mostly dog walking in the fenced run and kids playing, probably busiest on weekend mornings, with children in the shallow water channels in summer.

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Dog walking fenced dog run, western edge of Parc Central along Carrer de Filipines

Dogs off the lead only happen inside the fenced run — the rest of Parc Central is properly patrolled, unlike the riverbed. The same handful of owners turn up at the same two slots and stand talking far longer than the dogs need.

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Kids playing water channels and stepped pools by the Casa del Reloj, Parc Central

In summer the kids end up in the shallow water channels around the Casa del Reloj in swimsuits, and the parents just accept it and sit along the stone edge. It's the closest thing to a paddling pool in this half of the city.

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ice creams and drinks from the kiosk inside the park, or from the shops on Carrer d'Alacant on the way in

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Kids playing main children's play area, Parc Central

Parents with toddlers pick this over the Turia riverbed specifically because the whole park is fenced and gated — a kid who runs off can't get far. Weekend mornings the benches around the play area are fully taken by about eleven.

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Nearby in la Raïosa

Parc Central, entrada de Malilla
Parc de l'Oest (Parque del Oeste)
Parc de la Rambleta