Parc de la Tête d'or
| Parc de la Tête d'or | |
|---|---|
View of the Lac de la Tête-d'Or (Lake of the Head of Gold) from near the Porte des Enfants du Rhône (Gate of the Children of Rhône), the main entrance | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Brotteaux, 6th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon Metropolis |
| Coordinates | 45°46′48″N 4°51′14″E / 45.780°N 4.854°E |
| Area | 117 hectares (290 acres) |
| Created | 1857 |
| Connecting transport | Masséna (Metro Line A) |
| Website | www |
The Parc de la Tête d'or (French pronunciation: [paʁk d(ə) la tɛt dɔʁ]; English: "Park of the Head of Gold") is the largest urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares (290 acres). Located in the northern part of its 6th arrondissement, it features the Jardin botanique de Lyon, as well as a lake on which boating takes place during the summer months. Due to the relatively small number of other parks in Lyon, it receives a huge number of visitors over summer; it is a frequent destination for joggers and cyclists.
In the park's central part, there is a small zoo without charge, which includes giraffes, deer, reptiles, primates, along with other animals. There are also sports equipments, such as a velodrome, boules court, mini-golf and equestrian facility, in addition to a mini-train.