Hi guys,
We're taking my 4 yr old daughter to Spain and Portugal in late Septmeber. We'll be flying into Madrid and I would like to be able to take her to a playground after a short nap...preferably at a park. I though I read somewhere that there is a playground in the Retiro Park, but now I can't find any mention of one. Any suggestions of a good place for her to play and me to recuperate from a flight from SFO is appreciated.
Thanks!
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Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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Many parks and plazas will have basic playground equipment. (Slide, swings, etc.) Probably the easiest way to do things will be to ask anybody walking a dog or pushing a stroller near your hotel where to find the nearest park. Unless you are right next to the Retiro, a four year old probably won't notice the difference, but will get impatient with the travel time to the park. "¿Donde está un parque cercano para que juegue (pronounced way-gay) mi niña?" is the easiest way to ask. Spain is very family oriented, and the society, in general, includes children to a greater extent than in the US. My guess is that you will really enjoy the time you spend with your daughter exploring a new country.