Did you know that São Paulo has a total of 113 green areas in its territory? With so many options, only those who want to do it again can! Below, we’ve listed some little-known parks in São Paulo that may go unnoticed by the general public.
Want to get out of the rut? Visit these little-known parks in São Paulo!
Piqueri Park
With 97,000 square meters of green area, Piqueri is one of the main leisure options for those who live in the Tatuapé region. Visitors will find walking and jogging trails, sports courts, a sand soccer pitch and playgrounds. There is also a lovely lake with several species of birds and turtles.
Where: Rua Tuiuti, 515 – Tatuapé
Alfredo Volpi Park
At Alfredo Volpi Park, users mainly enjoy walking trails, a jogging track, picnic tables and a playground. The 142,000 square meter area also has three lakes, fed by the same natural spring, and several species of flora and fauna.
Where: Rua Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 480 – Morumbi
Shangrilá Park
Here, the main attraction is the 119 species of animals that live in the area. Among amphibians, insects, reptiles, mammals and birds, you can even find a specimen of the black-eared opossum. To complete the experience, Shangrilá Park offers facilities for the whole family, with tables, a playground and a sand court.
Where: Rua Irmã Maria Lourença, 250 – Grajaú
Lamb Park – Martin Luther King
The Lamb Park area has walking and cycling trails, fitness equipment, a sports court and even a beautiful water feature. With a bit of luck, visitors may spot a group of marmosets living in the park among the trees.
Where: Rua Breves, 968 – Chácara Monte Alegre
Senhor do Vale Park
A great option for families with children, Senhor do Vale Park offers free areas where you can run, meditate or ride a bike. What’s more, the lawns are perfect for spreading out a towel and improvising a picnic.
A curiosity: the name “Senhor do Vale” comes from the Tupi-Guarani “Jaraguá” and was chosen in honor of São Paulo’s most famous peak.
Where: Rua Blas Parera, 487 – Pirituba
Modernist Park
In 1928, architect Gregori Warchavchik built a beautiful modern-style house in the Vila Mariana neighborhood. His wife Mina Klabin was a landscape gardener and designed a garden with various native Brazilian species around it, which became a hotspot for the society of the time.
Today, the house has become state property and the garden has become the green area of the Modernist Park. An unmissable visit right in the middle of the city, which offers a historical, architectural and cultural tour.
Where: Rua Santa Cruz, 325 – Vila Mariana
São Paulo Beach Park / Praia do Sol
Who says there’s no beach in São Paulo? Praia São Paulo, also known as Praia do Sol, is on the edge of the Guarapiranga Reservoir and is perfect for those looking for a dip on hot days. The area also allows other sports to be practiced, such as walking, cycling and gym equipment.
Where: Avenida Atlântica, 3100 (Old Robert Kennedy) – Guarapiranga