The Park of the Three Cultures reopened in May 2026 after a full renovation. What had been an uneven, run-down space is now a flat, accessible park planted with fruit trees. The opening brought together residents of all ages with music, entertainment and a communal lunch. Mayor Carmina Ballester summed up the spirit of the project: "a safer, more accessible, natural and sustainable place to learn, play and enjoy."
The name predates the renovation. The park takes its identity from the sculpture Tolerantia, a piece by sculptor Chul Young Choe created for the 750th anniversary of Onda's Carta Pobla. The work combines Moorish arches, a Jewish menorah and the Christian cross of the Resurrection — a single image that captures the centuries when three faiths shared these streets.
The edible garden
The most visible change is the edible garden: over 40 fruit trees and native plants arranged to mimic the structure of a natural forest. It is not purely aesthetic. The space is designed to help children understand plant cycles, identify species and connect with the natural world in a way no conventional park manages.
The renovation also added insect hotels and bird waterers to support local biodiversity. The result is a park that changes with the seasons: it blossoms, bears fruit, attracts birds.
The Tolerantia sculpture
At the centre of the park stands the sculpture that gives it its name. Tolerantia won awards when it was unveiled and remains one of the most direct references for understanding Onda's history. Its three symbols — the horseshoe arch, the menorah, the cross — are not decoration: they are a summary of the centuries when this city was, simultaneously, Arabic, Jewish and Christian. The same story runs through the Castle of the 300 Towers and the Synagogue Square, but here it is condensed into a single outdoor piece.
For families and the neighbourhood
The park rewards a slow visit. The play areas were fully renewed and the outdoor fitness circuit is aimed at adults. Removing all level changes makes it comfortable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and older visitors. There is no café or fixed toilet block on site, so it pays to come prepared.
Access is free around the clock. The park is managed by Onda Town Council.