Alamillo Park

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Alamillo Park
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Alamillo Park
Location Flag of Sevilla, Spain.svg Sevilla, Bandera de Santiponce (Sevilla).svg Santiponce Spain
Nearest citySeville
Open12 October 1993

Alamillo Park (Spanish : Parque del Alamillo) is a metropolitan park located between the town of Santiponce (Sevilla) and Seville, Spain. The park is scheduled[ needs update ] to begin an expansion that will make it one of Spain's largest urban parks, reaching 120 hectares in the summer of 2013. [1]

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History

In 2009 the park opened to public. At the nursery Expo of 1992, the park became a wildlife reserve spanning an area of about 10 hectares. Consequently, a botanical collection of more than 100 different species, and a greenhouse were added.

Previously known as Alamillo, Alamillo Park was the focus of regional government. They obtained the park in celebration of the Universal Exposition of Seville. The park covers 85 acres of the northernmost area of Cartuja Island, an area between the old and new channels of the Guadalquivir river. [2]

After completion, Alamillo Park will feature Mediterranean trees such as elm, pine, poplar and the endemic cork oak. It is known for the bitter orange fragrance that fills the spring air.

Environment

The park is developed around two lakes, Lake Maggiore and Minor Lake and is fully equipped with recreational, leisure and sporting facilities. The names describe the vegetation as well as its culinary uses.

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Lake in the park

Activities

An ecological tour of the park includes the mammals, amphibians, reptiles and waterfowl that inhabit the park.

A program of cultural activities called "Summertimes Alamillo" organised by the Junta de Andalucia occupies the months of July and August. People of all ages can participate in performances, rides, theater and other activities, .

On Sunday mornings, activities including swings, biking and train rides are available.

Designed by Friends of the Railroad, visitors can enjoy the facility of Railway Alamillo, a miniature railway track traversing 127m where both children and adults can enjoy steam and electric locomotives (that actually work with coal). [3]

Every October 12, the Big Birthday Bash is celebrated in Alamillo Park. The event includes activities such as cake tasting, performances and train tours.

A program of guided visits to this nursery is available. [4]

The garden hosts one of the largest areas dedicated to urban gardening in the city. [5]

Infrastructure

Security and the maintenance cost is supported by the Junta de Andalucía.

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References

  1. El Correo de Andalucía (ed.). "La ampliación del Parque del Alamillo llegará a tiempo para su 20 aniversario" . Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  2. Losa, José Luis (20-4-2007), La Expo 92 cumple 15 años con la isla de la Cartuja al borde de la saturación , ABC, España
  3. Pepe Varela (2002-04-13). "Mariposas y flores sin salir de la ciudad" (in Spanish). El País.
  4. Página web del parque del Alamillo
  5. Enrique Figueroa (2016-01-16). "Los huertos urbanos y el modelo ecológico de la ciudad" (in Spanish). El Correo de Andalucía.

Coordinates: 37°25′02″N5°59′50″W / 37.4173°N 5.9972°W / 37.4173; -5.9972