Urban Park of Outeiro dos Cucos

Category: Nature > Park

District: Lisboa > Cascais > Monte Estoril > Outeiro dos Cucos

Location

The Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park is located within the urban area of Outeiro dos Cucos, a residential zone of Monte Estoril, in the municipality of Cascais. Strategically positioned, this green space lies on the border between the parishes of Cascais, Alcabideche, and Estoril, in a somewhat dense urban area. Its location provides easy access for those seeking a respite from the city pace, without being far from local life.

A Green Haven in the Urban Heart

This park offers a remarkable expanse of approximately 5,700 square meters of green space, equivalent to about half a full-size football pitch. It represents an important green lung in an urbanized area, providing a tranquil and open environment. Its design aims to integrate nature into the daily lives of its visitors, offering a space to enjoy the outdoors and contact with vegetation.

Outdoor Activities and Well-being

The Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park was designed to promote well-being and physical exercise. It features a dedicated picnic area, inviting moments of togetherness and relaxation with family or friends. For those looking to stay active, the park includes a fitness and exercise circuit, equipped with various specific machines for physical activity, functioning as a true outdoor gym.

Contribution to Environmental Heritage

The creation and maintenance of this park underscore the commitment to valuing the existing environmental heritage in the region. In developing this green area, particular attention was paid to the conservation of natural resources, transforming a consolidated urban space into a meeting point with nature. Its existence reaffirms the importance of preserving and expanding green spaces in dense urban contexts.

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