Free Outdoor Games for All Ages at Plaça de les Glòries

The Glòries 0-99 Play Space is hosting a series of free outdoor activities throughout November, offering nearly 500 games for children and adults at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes. Run by Barcelona City Council’s education and leisure services, the initiative aims to promote intergenerational play, coexistence, and community engagement in public space. Residents and visitors can enjoy accessible, intercultural, and coeducational games at tables set up around the Clariana, the park’s central green area. The space is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 15:00. During weekdays, services, organisations, and facilities can book specific visits in advance.

Themed Play Sessions Celebrate Local Culture and Creativity

This month’s programme includes three themed sessions designed to connect play with cultural and educational themes:

  • Games with Holes (7 and 8 November): Aligned with the Festa Major del Clot, these activities feature games where holes are the central mechanic.
  • Celebrating Local Talent (14, 15, 21, and 22 November): A showcase of board games created by Catalan designers, highlighting local creativity in the gaming sector.
  • Educating Cities (29 November): A day of games designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and community spirit.

These sessions are part of a broader effort by the Sant Martí district to revitalise Glòries as a hub for family-friendly public activities.

Weather-Dependent Opening and Safety Measures

The play space operates outdoors and will close if Meteocat or Civil Protection issues warnings for adverse weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, snow, extreme temperatures, or ice. Updates on closures will be shared via the Ajuntament de Barcelona’s Sant Martí website. The area around the Clariana includes walking paths, seating zones, play areas, and spaces for physical and community activities, forming part of the city’s long-term plan to expand green and recreational space in the Glòries district.

The Espai de Joc 0-99 is part of the wider leisure offer around Glòries, inviting people to meet, play, rest, and enjoy public space all year round.

What it means for you

  • When: Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout November.
  • Where: At the Glòries 0-99 Play Space in Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes.
  • What to do: Visit the play space during opening hours to use the free games; check for weather warnings as the space may close.

Sources: Barna Diario, Ajuntament de Barcelona, russpain.com.