Urban Park Doctor Luís César Pereira

Category: Nature > Park

District: Lisboa > Vila Franca de Xira > Vila Franca de Xira > Quinta do Bolhão

Location

The Doutor Luís César Pereira Urban Park is located in Vila Franca de Xira, within the Quinta do Bolhão area. This green space, spanning over three hectares, stretches between the Bom Retiro residential area and Quinta da Mina. It is situated within the urban fabric, in a sloped zone that follows the Santa Sofia stream, and is also commonly known as the Santa Sofia Urban Park.

An Urban Oasis

This park provides a point of tranquility and fresh air within the urban context of Vila Franca de Xira. Its considerable size allows visitors to enjoy an environment closer to nature, offering a place to relax and experience moments of serenity away from the city's hustle and bustle. It is a space designed to offer an escape and improve the well-being of its users.

Leisure and Inclusion

With a design aimed at accommodating all ages and needs, the park offers various leisure facilities. Spaces dedicated to picnics are available, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The children's playground is one of the focal points, notable for its inclusive approach. Adapted equipment allows for use by children in wheelchairs, and the different floor surfaces, with specific textures and sounds when stepped upon, create a multisensory experience that can be explored by children with visual or hearing impairments, stimulating imagination and interaction among everyone.

For Urban Sports Enthusiasts

The park also features an area dedicated to urban sports, the skate park. This facility has been carefully designed for practicing disciplines such as skateboarding, BMX Freestyle, and inline skating, with a particular focus on the Street Skate aspect. Its structures simulate obstacles found in the urban environment, such as ramps, handrails, and walls, distributed across different platforms that offer varying levels of difficulty. This mixed space, with both rectilinear and curved elements, provides a dynamic and challenging location for enthusiasts of these sports.

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