The area where Parc de Joan Miró now sits was, until 1979, the location of a municipal slaughterhouse. Because of that, it was originally named Parc de l'Escorxador (Slaughterhouse park). Covering four city blocks, this expansive park consists of two levels. The lower level is landscaped with pine, palm, fragrant eucalyptus trees and a pergola covered in wisteria and bougainvillea. The upper level is paved and contains the park's crowning glory, one of Joan Miró's last sculptures, entitled Dona i Ocell (Woman and Bird).