Carril Park - Alpiarça Picnic Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Santarém > Alpiarça > Alpiarça > Parque do Carril

Location:

Carril Park is located in the area that shares its name, in the town of Alpiarça, a municipality of the same designation. This space is situated next to the Alpiarça Ditch, a water feature that complements the local landscape, giving the area a specific ambiance. Its urban location, yet with vast green areas, offers a pleasant contrast and easy access for those in the locality.

A Space for Leisure and Socializing:

This picnic park was designed to provide moments of outdoor relaxation and socializing. It features a variety of infrastructures designed for visitor comfort, including tables and benches for enjoying meals, barbecues and even a wood-fired oven for those wishing to prepare their own dishes. Marble countertops and sinks have also been installed to facilitate the washing of utensils, making the picnic experience more practical. For the younger ones, there is a children's playground, and the green spaces offer ample shade provided by large trees, in addition to walking trails and modernized restrooms.

Meeting Point for Local Produce:

Carril Park stands as a vibrant point of contact with Alpiarça's agricultural richness. During certain periods of the year, the venue transforms into an area for the sale of local agricultural products, highlighting melons, watermelons, pumpkins, and other fresh vegetables from the region. This aspect gives the park a cultural and economic dimension, emphasizing the importance of rural production. Annually, the space also hosts a regional fair that brings together craft exhibitions, local associations, and artistic performances, celebrating the identity of Alpiarça and its products.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt