Sainte‑Périne Park is a hilly 3.7 ha public garden in Paris’s 16th arrondissement (Auteuil), opened in 1977. Originally the rural estate of Sainte‑Geneviève Abbey (from 1109 until the French Revolution), it was transferred to public ownership in 1858 and became a city park. Renovated in 2018, it now features sloped lawns, paved walkways and wooded corners with over seventy exotic tree species (American sweetgum, Chinese parasol tree, ginkgo, tulip tree, persimmon trees, etc.).

Visitors enjoy children’s play areas, sandpits, grassy terraces with steps, two ping‑pong tables, adult fitness equipment (8 stations, 9 fun modules), a fenced dog area, picnic benches, a book-sharing box, shared garden and chess/checkers tables. There are eco-friendly dry toilets and drinking water taps. The park holds an EcoGarden label and is managed with environmental sensitivity.

The atmosphere is family-friendly, sporty yet tranquil, attracting joggers, parents with children and local strollers. Events include a June outdoor theatre and music festival (“Scène Éphémère”) and summer 2024 Olympic-themed screenings and sports demos—wrestling, taekwondo, hockey, bridge, etc.

A notable anecdote: a 2006 plan to build social housing sparked strong local opposition, preserving and later enlarging the park in 2018.

Practical info:
Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00 (starting at 07:00 on weekdays in summer season May–Sept), wooded sections close earlier (~19:00). Open also on public holidays. Access via Metro Line 10 (Chardon‑Lagache) or RER C (Javel).