Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Lisboa > Cascais > Abuxarda > Outeiro dos Cucos

Location

The Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park is located in the locality of Abuxarda, in the municipality of Cascais. This green space is specifically found in Alto da Castelhana, an area of the parish of Alcabideche, strategically positioned at the boundary of several parishes, which makes it an accessible meeting and leisure point for many people. Framed within a high-density urban perimeter, the park emerges as a contrast, offering a natural refuge amidst the built-up area.

A Green Oasis in the City

With an area of approximately 5,700 square meters, the Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park is a significant green lung in the consolidated urban landscape. Its size, equivalent to half an 11-a-side football pitch, provides a wide wooded and grassy area, creating a tranquil and inviting environment. It is a place where one can enjoy a more direct contact with nature, even while being part of a busy city context.

Active Leisure and Relaxation

The park offers various opportunities for both physical activity and moments of pure relaxation. There is a maintenance and fitness circuit equipped with specific gear, allowing visitors to exercise outdoors, functioning as a kind of natural gym. Furthermore, the space features an area dedicated to picnics, ideal for family or friends gatherings, enjoying the outdoor environment and the park's serenity.

Environmental and Integrating Value

The creation and maintenance of this urban park represent an important contribution to the valorization and conservation of the existing environmental heritage in the area. By integrating a vast green area into a high-density urban context, the Outeiro dos Cucos Urban Park plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life of local inhabitants and in preserving urban biodiversity. It is an example of how urban development can be combined with the presence of accessible natural spaces beneficial to the community.

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