Parque El Retiro

Unmissable green space in the middle of Madrid.
The Great Pond (Estanque Grande) dominates the center of the park and invites you to rent a small paddle boat or just watch the amateur mariners from the steps of the Monument to Alfonso the XII. The main path near the Great Pond is where you most likely to see impromptu shows by magicians, dancers, acrobats and buskers. On most weekends, there are free puppet shows (all in Spanish) at Teatro de Títeres. There are playgrounds for the kids and fitness stations throughout.