Founded in 1986, decades after the Great Flood of Valencia, the garden was established following a transformation of the area from a proposed transportation corridor into a green space for leisure and nature.

Over the years, the park was developed by top urban planners and designers, with fast-moving traffic diverted to the sides of the garden and some tunnels constructed to minimize impact.

The "Vetges Tú - Mediterrania" team designed the section from the Casa del Agua to Nuevo Centro, including sports facilities and fountains.

The Department of Agriculture designed the "Urban Forest" section between Nuevo Centro and the Serranos sports area, planting thousands of pine trees.

Today, Jardín del Turia is a key meeting place in Valencia, attracting over three million visitors annually, making it the most visited park in Spain.