Great Park to bring the kids, walk and stay at the sun. It…read moreis calm, don't see not allowed bicycle inside and has a lake full of fish and native plants

A very pleasant oasis in the middle of the city just across the road from Estacio de Luz…read more Take a leisurely stroll around the sculptures, admire the giant trees that are remnants of the rainforest that once stood here. There are often vendors selling coconuts with a straw so that you can drink the water within, which is very refreshing on a hot day. Have a seat and relax in the shade whilst watching herons trying to catch their lunch in the large pond. I particularly liked the little underground grotto underneath the pond that lets you look at the fish, and if it rains you can easily find shelter under one of the trees. A great place to recharge your batteries after the bustle of the city.

Quaint park right across from the train station. Bit of old world charm with birdcage style…read moregazebos, cowering palm trees, renaissance statues, a lovely fountain, and a pretty green scenery. However, since it's close to the train station, you might come across interesting some characters every now and then. There were small bits of trash here and there, but nothing too terrible. Nice spot to take a leisurely stroll or to sit on a bench to chill or people watch. There were public restrooms which I didn't use. Instead, the next door Pina Contemporanea art museum has some easily outside accessible restrooms that are probably a tad cleaner.

This park is a great alternative to Ibirapuera if you are looking for a place to run and workout…read morewith a little less of a crowd. It's not nearly as large, but it's very well kept with lovely landscaping and well thought out areas for play, congregating and training. There are futbal courts, a bike path that connects to the river trail (the gate is sometimes closed and you have to go under the bridge at the back of the park, not super well marked), jungle gyms, tons of workout equipment, picnic areas, two huge restrooms, a free no card library, art installations, lots of open space, and a wide variety of plants and vegetation. On a weekday morning, the running path is full of locals fitting in their daily jog or taking their pups out for a walk - also notice some of the maids in uniform walking dogs to get a sense of the irony of where "people's park" has been placed. I found an old map that showed that a favela once stood where the multi-billion dollar mall across the street now does! Many commuters cross through the park from the train station to get to work often cutting across the giant grass fields to get there on time. In the afternoons it's fairly quiet with a few moms and nannies, sometimes nearby workers picnic and often it gets super hot as there is not tons of shade. You may get a few stinky whiffs from the nearby giant sewer aka Pinheiros River but they generally pass by quickly. Sometimes office workers take out the Itau or Bradesco city bikes to take a trip around the park for inspiration and exercise - always fun to see them sweat in uniform. At night the place lights up with crazy workouts. Not just runners but now groups with personal trainers who set up obstacle courses and bring boxing equipment stake out their patch on the big lawns. It's got a great buzz and stays open till 10pm with nice lighting and serious security circling about the grounds. This is one of my favorite spots to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city (even though it's bordered on one side by a highway) and just enjoy laying on the grass. Just don't ruin it by sharing the secret with too many people or it will get over crowded like so many other parks in the city.

This park is fun because it is on a good area of Itaim Bibi and its friendly and spacious,…read morespecially for kids with a playing area or those wanting to run or jog. I enjoyed the park a lot. It is really green and overlooking a part of the city. You can take the metro to Cidade Jardim and its walking distance. I highly recommend it if you are near and are yelping to find out a place to jog or run during your stay.