Children's Water Play Area
Located inside Parc Camp de l'Arpa, the city installed a children's water play area in the plaza in June 2026 along with eight other new installations throughout the city to offer a bit of relief from rising summer temperatures.
Children can activate the jocs d'aigua (water play areas) by pressing a device that makes the water flow for under five minutes. The circuits work by means of a push button that prevents a new cycle of jets from being activated until the previous one has concluded, minimizing the volume of water used. Operational from 10:00 to 20:00 during the months of June to September, the play areas are recommended for children from age five and up. Shoes are required, and pets are prohibited.
The water games are part of the city's Heat Plan strategy to adapt the city to high temperatures and protect the most vulnerable people from rising temperatures. These spaces belong to the Barcelona Climate Shelter Network and they also form part of the Game Plan, which provides infrastructure that offers children and adolescents greater opportunity for outdoor play. These improved outdoor areas promote physical activity, emotional well being and social cohesion in the neighborhoods.
