[1] Its main entrance is at Plaza de Zorrilla, where together with a modern bill gate lies a floral shield of the city.
The park is enclosed around its perimeter by a simple fence that runs between pillars, with entrances on all sides.
Its origin as a park or, more specifically, as a garden area, dates back to 1787, although from the fifteenth century it was regarded as an important urban space.
Spread over the surface lies a Faisanera, an aviary and a loft belonging to Castilla Pigeon Club, which have led to significant populations of peacocks, pheasants and pigeons.
It also has a variety of trees that makes it a true botanical garden.