Parc de la Maourine

About

Parc de la Maourine, located in the northern districts of Toulouse, is a haven of biodiversity and community life. Spread across more than 20 hectares, the park combines landscaped gardens with natural wetlands, offering visitors a rich mosaic of flora and fauna. At its center lies the Maison de la Biodiversité, an educational space dedicated to environmental awareness and sustainable living. Families enjoy the playgrounds and picnic areas, while walkers and joggers follow shaded paths around ponds and meadows. The park also hosts cultural events and seasonal activities, reinforcing its role as a lively neighborhood hub. With its blend of ecological value and recreational charm, Parc de la Maourine stands out as one of Toulouse’s most engaging green spaces, inviting both relaxation and discovery.

Toulouse France

Location

Parc de la Maourine is located in Toulouse's Borderouge neighborhood in the city's northeast, at 11 Rue Edouard Pailleron, spanning 14 hectares with multiple entrances accessible via Metro Line B at Trois Cocos or Borderouge stations, or Bus Lines 19 and 36 at stops like Maourine, Louin, or Lanusse. Nearby within the park are themed gardens including the Muséum de Toulouse's potagers du monde, a biodiversity labyrinth, a 150-year-old Chilean jubea palm, a buis labyrinth, a dry Mediterranean garden, a shaded garden, and regional ambiance gardens evoking the garrigue, gave pyrénéen, marais, and lande, plus a canalet, pond, playgrounds, and walking paths. Adjacent green spaces include Espace du Ramelet, Jardin des Hauts de Bonnefoy, Jardin Bois Daurade, and Parc de la Salade, all reachable on foot in this vibrant residential area.