Madrid is one of Europe's cities with the highest proportion of green areas per inhabitant, especially compared to 70 m² 20 m² on average in Europe. Moreover, with about 300,000 trees, is the second city in the world in number of these on the streets and walks, only to Tokio. Two of the three regional parks in the Community of Madrid protect portions of the municipality of Madrid. More than a quarter of his term is protected through the Regional Park of the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares, which includes the Monte de El Pardo and Viñuelas Soto, natural areas located to the northwest and north of the village, respectively. South of it, 783 ha are protected in the Southeast Regional Park.
Retiro Park: located in the heart of the city, with 118 hectares, the gardens of Retiro is one of the most important places of Madrid. Inside have many monuments and attractions such as the Crystal Palace, the Gate of Spain, from Calle Alfonso XII, Rose Garden, the pond and a large number of sources. It also has the first statue to the devil in the world: Fallen Angel.
the cottage, located in the district of Moncloa-Aravaca and with an area of 1722.60 ha, the the cottage is the true heart of Madrid. Such is his size that are located inside the amusement park of Madrid, Madrid Zoo, or the cable car that connects to the West Park. Historically belonging to the Royal Family, the proclamation of the Second Republic meant delivery to the people of Madrid in 1931, opening for the first time this forest park to enjoy the locals.
West Park: is situated between the highway from La Coruña, University City and the area of Moncloa. It has an area of 98.60 hectares and contains species such as cedars of Lebanon, poplar, linden and beech trees. And every year, is held at the Park International Rose Competition of the City of New Madrid.
The Parque del Capricho, located on the Alameda de Osuna, northeast of the city, and has an area of 14 ha. He is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the city. In their places stand out Fancy Square, the Palace, the pond, the square of the Emperors, or the source of the Dolphins and the Frogs.
The Royal Botanical Gardens: Located next to the Prado gallery. It has four terraces, the terrace of the tables, the Botanical School, the Plane of the Flower and the Laurels, containing plants of America and the Pacific, in addition to European plants.
Parque Juan Carlos I, with 220 hectares, the Par-que Juan Carlos I is one of the largest in the city. It houses the IFEMA fairgrounds, which hosts some of the most important annual exhibitions in Europe such as SIMO. It also highlights the so called Garden of the Three Cultures, which contains three gardens representing the Christian, Jewish and Muslim.
La Dehesa de la Villa, located northwest of the city of Madrid, its main feature is that it maintains its status as forest, being mostly without landscaping. The most common tree is the pine meadow, of which there are six species, mainly pine and Aleppo. These include many species such as oaks, acacias and cypress trees. The most common birds, like the rest of the city, pigeons, sparrows and magpies. Other species commonly seen are the hoopoe, the great spotted woodpecker and a robin.
The Enrique Tierno Galván Park: located in the Arganzuela district, covers an area of 45 ha and is located south of the old train station of Delicias Railway Museum and now it has a beautiful picture of the time. The area where the park is located is known as "Cerro de la Plata."
Parque Lineal del Manzanares, which runs parallel to the river Manzanares between the districts of Usera, Villaverde and Villa de Vallecas. It has an area of 530 ha and is known for its great ecological, historical and cultural. It is important remains have been found geopaleontológicos such as the Terrazas del Manzanares.
Park Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente: small park of 1.55 ha. located in the north of the city and opened in 1980 in recognition of the famous naturalist.
Juan Pablo II Park: located in the southern district of Hortaleza. It has an area of about 10 ha. today. Formed by a estancial Area (Garden of Sun and Water) and one thematic area (Mediterranean Gardens), and a sports area (with paddle tennis courts and football field). The park is dedicated to the Mediterranean Garden, with species with low water requirements, use of shrubs in place of meadows, etc. They are also represented as areas that evoke the Mesopotamian cultures, Arabic, medieval, and a Palm, a sundial and an island as a paradise.