This park provides a little island of shared community space in the midst of the castle style walls…read moreof Jardins mansions. The benches and trees interwoven by a little path are quite sweet and enjoyable for taking a break on a stroll or a run through the neighborhood. The rest of the park elements feel rather random - a giant statue in homage to the park's namesake, a set of rusted rings and bars for adults to hang from and a tiny play structure for kids. All are nice but in the small space of the park each feels incomplete. Unfortunately (and quite oddly given the amount of security patrolling the neighborhood) I've seen vagrants camped out there various times. There are parking spaces surrounding the park, but I've never seen them too empty. On weekends the nearby church is packed with weddings and Services, so parking in the area can be quite tough. Not a destination in and of itself but not a bad spot to checkout if you're nearby.

We checked out the farmer's market on Sunday and it had a lot of great produce. Probably similar…read moreprices to the mercados but better quality. My daughter had a lot of fun on the playground, and there were tons of kids to play with. We will definitely return! The farmer's market runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Higienopolis might have the best dog amenities in all of the city. For one, the Tryp hotel is dog…read morefriendly and just around the corner, you'll find Parque Buenos Aires, one of the few parks in the city that has a fenced-in dog area where your pup can frolic and socialize with other canines. The larger park is really lovely and while it's not massive, it's big enough to offer a needed respite from the city hustle. While not big enough to dedicate an entire jog (contrary to Ibirapuera park), it's great for an afternoon stroll and during opening hours, you'll find lovers cuddling on park benches, loners on the grass with a book, and kids on their daytime outing. As for the dog park, it's a decent size and while there's plenty of room to run, you won't find any grass here. It's mostly a packed dirt surface, so on rainy days, this might not be the best "clean" play option. Then again, there's almost always dogs there so it's nice for a quick powwow amongst pups.

Very pretty park located on Angelina Avenue, right before you get to Avenue Paulista. There are…read moreseveral restaurants, grocery stores, and street food options nearby, so grab a snack (or maybe a cold coconut water from the vendor that's usually near the entrance to the park, by the bus stop) and sit down to relax amongst the hustle and bustle of São Paulo. A beautiful green space inside the city, with a children's play area and a dog run! There are many interesting sculptures within the park that are worth checking out as well. It's a small park but still a very relaxing place. Park staff does a great job of keeping it clean, so be sure to help them out by placing any of your trash in the receptacles, which are conveniently located.

Large, green, and filled with trees, this park is full of people participating in a variety of…read moreactivities. There's even a big dog park for pet owners! Throughout the park there are tracks and walkways and there's a nice lake in the center. The only downside, and this is a major disappointment, is that there might be looters and criminals after sunset, so pay attention to your surroundings! Our stroll through the park got us hungry, so we decided to find a nearby restaurant. We stumbled upon this place with nice open seating, so we decided to stay for lunch. It's actually within the park on the southwest corner, but I couldn't find it on Yelp. Jardim Churrascada is the name of the restaurant, and it was my first time trying Brazilian biro-biro rice - their version of fried rice - and it was delicious! It pairs well with any type of meat. With the perfect weather, we had a really lovely brunch. São Paulo is a nice city and has so much potential to become one of the world's top megacities if only the government were less corrupt and were more proactive in developing and fine tuning the city's infrastructures.

Spent several days wandering around this park for a Pokemon Go event. The park was clean, safe, had…read moreadequate restroom facilities, several restaurants and food vendors, and a long network of paved paths to walk (or run, bike, etc.) around the park. I stayed in a nearby hotel and walked to and from the park several times a day, and always felt entirely safe doing so.