Parc de Font Obscure

  • Park and garden
  • Park
Avenue Prosper Mérimée, 13014 Marseille 14ème
A large urban park
In some squares, the playgrounds can still be used but are under the responsibility of parents who must ensure that health regulations are respected, including physical distance.


This 11.3 hectare park, developed in successive phases since the 1970s, is located in the Bon Secours district, near the Merlan life center. Its topography offers a panoramic view of the harbor of Marseille (Frioul Islands to the west), the Massif de l'Etoile and the Vallon Dol reservoir to the north, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Marseilleveyre massif to the south.


In 1969, the land was acquired with the project to build social housing. However, the demands of local residents for the protection of this site led to the creation of a large urban park, with vast areas of lawn, groves of typically Mediterranean vegetation, a fitness trail, playgrounds, etc. Recent works have allowed the requalification of the retention basin, intended for the storage of rainwater.
In some squares, the playgrounds can still be used but are under the responsibility of parents who must ensure that health regulations are respected, including physical distance.


This 11.3 hectare park, developed in successive phases since the 1970s, is located in the Bon Secours district, near the Merlan life center. Its topography offers a panoramic view of the harbor of Marseille (Frioul Islands to the west), the Massif de l'Etoile and the Vallon Dol reservoir to the north, and the...

Services

Children's games / Play area
Picnic area
Animals accepted

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Localisation

Parc de Font Obscure
Avenue Prosper Mérimée, 13014 Marseille 14ème
Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
Updated on 23 October 2024 at 15:40
by Ville de Marseille
(Offer identifier : 5537897)
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